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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Utrecht is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Utrecht is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €80 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Utrecht station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Utrecht Central Station via Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport and Rotterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Utrecht?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Utrecht Centraal. Services depart once daily, and operate Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Basel to Utrecht?

The distance between Basel and Utrecht is 711 km. The road distance is 659.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Utrecht without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 6m and costs €95 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Basel to Utrecht, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Utrecht bus from?

Basel to Utrecht bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Utrecht train from?

Basel to Utrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Utrecht?

The best way to get from Basel to Utrecht is to train via Mannheim which takes 7h 6m and costs €95 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Basel to Utrecht bus arrive?

Basel to Utrecht bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Rotterdam station.

Where does the Basel to Utrecht train arrive?

Basel to Utrecht train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Utrecht?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Utrecht is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Basel to Utrecht.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Utrecht?

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Where can I stay near Utrecht?

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Basel to Utrecht - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Utrecht by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
7h 6m
€97–344
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport to Rotterdambus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Utrecht Central Stationbus N31
12h 58m
€54–78
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Maastrichtbus N473 / ...
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
11h 18m
€61–178
Drive 659.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Utrechtcar 659.8 km
6h 55m
€117–169
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 51m
€83–273
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
9h 31m
€150–220
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane ZRH - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 11m
€135–349

Basel to Utrecht by train

9Weekly Trains

7h 6mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 711.4 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Utrecht, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Mannheim Hbf in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Utrecht Central Station via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, and Rotterdam Central Station in around 12h 58m.

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