What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Solingen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Solingen is to bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Solingen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Solingen is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Solingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Solingen Birkerstraße via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Solingen?

The distance between Basel and Solingen is 530 km. The road distance is 515.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Solingen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Solingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €95 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Solingen?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Basel to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Solingen bus from?

Basel to Solingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Solingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Solingen is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €95 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Basel to Solingen bus arrive?

Basel to Solingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Can I drive from Basel to Solingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Solingen is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Basel to Solingen.

Where can I stay near Solingen?

There are 2037+ hotels available in Solingen.

Basel to Solingen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Solingen by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbftrain 43
4h 49m
€95–260
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
10h 21m
€35–65
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Solingen Birkerstraßebus Sb25
8h 8m
Drive 515.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Solingencar 515.7 km
4h 26m
€92–133
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 43m
€114–317
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 54m
€108–319
Fly Basel to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane BSL - CGN
7h 25m
€165–320
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 17m
€112–326
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Solingen Hbftrain
5h 49m
€158–434
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
6h 3m
€154–332

Basel to Solingen by train and bus

49Weekly Services

4h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Solingen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–260 and the journey takes 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Solingen Birkerstraße via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in around 8h 8m.

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