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 30 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 33m.

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 39m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Bonn and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 33m.

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 15m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 390.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 GrandBus, depart from Bonn Hbf station.

Where do I catch the Bonn to Basel train from?

Bonn to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), 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 15m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 5h 33m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 280 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Bonn to Basel bus arrive?

Bonn to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Bonn to Basel train arrive?

Bonn to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Bonn to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Basel is 444 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?

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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

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Siegburg Bf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 15m
CHF 81–382
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
5h 56m
CHF 29–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
5h 33m
CHF 30–55
Drive 444.5 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Baselcar 444.5 km
4h 24m
CHF 71–103
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain Nightjet
5h 56m
CHF 50–210
Train #2
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
8h 8m
CHF 62–140
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 39m
CHF 137–361
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
6h 41m
CHF 135–274
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 9m
CHF 99–279
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Siegburg/Bonn to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 52m
CHF 126–362
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 54m
CHF 113–330

Bonn to Basel by tram and train

137Weekly Services

5h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.5 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Basel Bad Bf via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 33m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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