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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Witten is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 10h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Witten is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Witten?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Witten. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Witten Hbf via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Witten?

The distance between Basel and Witten is 580 km. The road distance is 545.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Witten without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €100 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Basel to Witten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Witten train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Witten?

The best way to get from Basel to Witten is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €100 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €360 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Witten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Witten?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Witten is 545 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Basel to Witten.

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

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Where can I stay near Witten?

There are 1772+ hotels available in Witten.

Basel to Witten - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Witten by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hagen Hbftrain 43
5h 3m
€106–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
10h 38m
€44–73
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Hbf to Hagen Hbfbus Re13
8h 19m
Drive 545.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wittencar 545.1 km
4h 34m
€97–140
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 28m
€127–356
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
6h 2m
€125–365
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 48m
€167–371
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 Köln Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain
6h 36m
€125–370
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Hagen Hbftrain
6h 21m
€166–465

Basel to Witten by train

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5h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 580 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Hagen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–290 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Witten Hbf via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station, Düsseldorf Hbf, Hagen Hbf, and Hagen Hbf in around 8h 19m.

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