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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Solingen is to bus which costs €26 - €65 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Solingen is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €150.

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 SBB and arriving at Solingen Birkerstraße via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Solingen?

The distance between Basel and Solingen is 523 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 22m and costs €80 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Solingen train from?

Basel to Solingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Solingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Solingen is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs €80 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €65 and takes 10h 13m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Basel to Solingen bus arrive?

Basel to Solingen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Where does the Basel to Solingen train arrive?

Basel to Solingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Solingen Hbf 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 1914+ hotels available in Solingen.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Solingen by train, bus, night train, 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 Bad Bf to Solingen Hbftrain 43
4h 22m
€80–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus N11
10h 13m
€26–65
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
8h 50m
€45–270
Drive 515.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Solingencar 515.7 km
4h 26m
€90–129
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 44m
€109–243
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 41m
€101–260
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 15m
€96–259
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Solingen Hbftrain
5h 57m
€135–325
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 46m
€158–339
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 2m
€121–243

Basel to Solingen by train

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4h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.7 km
Duration: 4h 22m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Solingen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €80–150 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €26–65 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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