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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Utrecht is to night train which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 15m.

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 48m and costs €80 - €270.

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, Bahnhof and arriving at Utrecht Centraal station via Düsseldorf central bus station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Utrecht?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Utrecht Centraal. This train operates Sunday. The journey takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Utrecht?

The distance between Basel and Utrecht is 705 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 13m and costs €90 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m 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 GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof 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 Bad Bf 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 13m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Utrecht bus arrive?

Basel to Utrecht bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Utrecht?

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Where can I stay near Utrecht?

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Basel to Utrecht - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Utrecht by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, train, 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
7h 13m
€94–273
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Utrecht Centraalnighttrain Nj
11h 15m
€40–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Utrecht Centraal stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 18m
Drive 659.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Utrechtcar 659.8 km
6h 55m
€118–171
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
9h 31m
€130–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N473
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
11h 50m
€58–119
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 48m
€83–269
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 Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
6h 13m
€139–362

Basel to Utrecht by train

56Weekly Trains

7h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 705.1 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Utrecht Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Utrecht Centraal station via Düsseldorf central bus station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 10h 18m.

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