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

The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bonn to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 48m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bonn and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Bonn to Basel?

The distance between Bonn and Basel is 492 km. The road distance is 444.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Bonn to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Bonn to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Basel bus from?

Bonn to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Basel train from?

Bonn to Basel train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Bonn to Basel?

The best way to get from Bonn to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 9m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Bonn to Basel bus arrive?

Bonn to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Bonn to Basel train arrive?

Bonn to Basel train services, operated by Österreichische Bundesbahnen, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Basel is 445 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Bonn to Basel.

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

Book your Bonn to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bonn to Basel?

Book your Bonn to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Bonn to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Bonn to Basel 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
5h 9m
CHF 53–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBBN11
7h 50m
CHF 35–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Basel Bad BfNj
5h 56m
CHF 40–250
Drive 444.5 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Basel444.5 km
4h 24m
CHF 71–102
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Basel Bad Bf43N
5h 56m
CHF 55–250
Night train via Siegburg/Bonn
1. Take the night train from Siegburg/Bonn to Basel SbbNj
7h 38m
CHF 40–244
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3h 48m
CHF 135–312
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)CGN - BSL
5h 32m
CHF 89–214
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 7m
CHF 115–286
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 6m
CHF 86–222
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 56m
CHF 98–262

Bonn to Basel by subway and train

137Weekly Services

5h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 492.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a subway from Bonn Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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