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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Utrecht is to bus and train which costs €60 - €100 and takes 11h 18m.

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 20m and costs €80 - €260.

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 17m.

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 four times a week, and operate Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Basel to Utrecht?

The distance between Basel and Utrecht is 610 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 39m and costs €80 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m 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 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 39m and costs €80 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 17m.

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

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

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Fly from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht Centraaltrain
4h 20m
€81–258
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Utrecht Centraaltrain 43N
9h 31m
€55–170
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Utrecht Centraaltrain Ice
7h 39m
€83–349
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 17m
Drive 659.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Utrechtcar 659.8 km
6h 55m
€115–166
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
5h 41m
€133–322
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Maastrichtbus N473 / ...
2. Take the train from Maastricht to Utrecht Centraaltrain Intercity
11h 18m
€61–97

Basel to Utrecht by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 609.8 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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 Düsseldorf Hbf in around 7h 39m. 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 17m.

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