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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wuppertal is to bus via Leverkusen which costs €25 - €55 and takes 10h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wuppertal is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Wuppertal?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Wuppertal. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Wuppertal?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Wuppertal Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Wuppertal?

The distance between Basel and Wuppertal is 534 km. The road distance is 530.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Wuppertal without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €40 - €60.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Wuppertal Hbf takes 4h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wuppertal bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Wuppertal train from?

Basel to Wuppertal train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Wuppertal?

The best way to get from Basel to Wuppertal is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 55m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €250 and takes 6h.

Where does the Basel to Wuppertal bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Wuppertal train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Wuppertal?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wuppertal is 531 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Basel to Wuppertal.

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

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Where can I stay near Wuppertal?

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Basel to Wuppertal - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Wuppertal by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Wuppertal Hbftrain 43
4h 17m
€40–60
Bus via Leverkusen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus N11
10h 9m
€25–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 55m
Drive 530.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wuppertalcar 530.7 km
4h 30m
€90–130
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h
€110–243
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Wuppertal Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 6m
€57–199
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
5h 31m
€102–267
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 Wuppertal Hbftrain
5h 49m
€96–288
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Wuppertal Hbftrain
5h 37m
€128–313
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 18m
€122–249
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Wuppertal Hbftrain
5h 26m
€141–339
Train to Friedrichshafen Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
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
5h 50m
€170–356

Basel to Wuppertal by train

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Distance: 533.9 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Wuppertal Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 4h 17m. 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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