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 €45 - €70 and takes 10h 55m.

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 €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Witten?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Witten. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Witten Witten-Annen via Düsseldorf and Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

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 Bad Bf and arriving at Witten Hbf via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Witten?

The distance between Basel and Witten is 575 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 4h 54m and costs €90 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Basel to Witten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Witten bus from?

Basel to Witten bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

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 Bad Bf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Witten?

The best way to get from Basel to Witten is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs €90 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Witten bus arrive?

Basel to Witten bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

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.

Where can I stay near Witten?

There are 1633+ 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 Bad Bf to Hagen Hbftrain 43
4h 54m
€91–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
10h 55m
€48–67
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Düsseldorf to Dortmundbus Kyiv-Antwerp / ...
8h 20m
Drive 545.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wittencar 545.1 km
4h 34m
€93–135
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 Hbf to Witten Hbftrain
7h 10m
€112–232
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 Hbf to Witten Hbftrain
6h 40m
€109–256
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 30m
€106–315
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 5m
€152–339
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 Hbf to Witten Hbftrain
6h 26m
€129–246

Basel to Witten by train

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4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.3 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hagen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €85–100 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Witten Witten-Annen via Düsseldorf, Dortmund, and Dortmund Hbf in around 8h 20m.

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