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 €60 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.

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 18m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Utrecht?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Utrecht. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Utrecht via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

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 five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Utrecht?

The distance between Basel and Utrecht is 705 km. The road distance is 660.9 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 2m and costs €95 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) 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 2m and costs €95 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 11h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Utrecht bus arrive?

Basel to Utrecht bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats 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 661 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m 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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Basel to Utrecht - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
7h 2m
€95–442
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Utrechtbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 20m
€61–107
Drive 660.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Utrechtcar 660.9 km
6h 54m
€118–170
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 18m
€108–297
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Eindhoventrain 43N
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
9h 59m
€148–220
Train #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
10h 44m
€140–600
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
5h 42m
€149–393

Basel to Utrecht by train

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Distance: 705.1 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Utrecht via Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats in around 11h 20m.

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