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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wesel is to drive which costs €95 - €150 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wesel is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €110 - €270.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Wesel?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Wesel. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wesel via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Basel to Wesel?

The distance between Basel and Wesel is 591 km. The road distance is 575.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Wesel without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Basel to Wesel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wesel train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Wesel?

The best way to get from Basel to Wesel is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €110 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Basel to Wesel train arrive?

Basel to Wesel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Wesel?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wesel is 576 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Basel to Wesel.

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

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Where can I stay near Wesel?

There are 201+ hotels available in Wesel.

Basel to Wesel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Wesel by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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 SBB to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 6m
€119–261
Train via Mannheim
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
5h 22m
€92–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 59m
Drive 575.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Weselcar 575.7 km
5h 6m
€99–143
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Weseltrain
6h
€137–334
Train via Oberhausen Hbf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oberhausen Hbftrain 43N
7h 54m
€121–285
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Weseltrain
5h 38m
€124–341
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Weseltrain
5h 25m
€169–320
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Weseltrain
6h 49m
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Weseltrain
5h 37m
€181–445

Basel to Wesel by train

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5h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.8 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Duisburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–250 and the journey takes 4h 29m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Station once daily, and the journey takes 6h 19m.

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