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 €35 - €85 and takes 11h 6m.

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 42m 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 SBB and arriving at Witten Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

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 5h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Witten?

The distance between Basel and Witten is 575 km. The road distance is 547 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 4m and costs €70 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB 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 5h 4m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Witten bus arrive?

Basel to Witten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund 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 547 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Basel to Witten.

Where can I stay near Witten?

There are 1643+ hotels available in Witten.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Witten by train, bus, night train, 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
5h 4m
€74–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus N122
11h 6m
€37–83
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Basel Bad Bf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Wuppertal-Oberbarmentrain Rb / ...
8h 40m
€65–291
Drive 547 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wittencar 547 km
4h 42m
€95–137
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 5m
€122–262
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 35m
€109–278
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 41m
€111–315
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 16m
€162–359
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 23m
€134–262
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FDH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Witten Hbftrain
6h 55m
€177–425

Basel to Witten by train

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5h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 575.3 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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 €70–120 and the journey takes 4h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 10h 10m.

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