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 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 38m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

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 491 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 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m 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 16m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 210 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 1273+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 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 Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 16m
CHF 43–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBBbus N11
7h 50m
CHF 30–50
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
5h 56m
CHF 40–240
Drive 444.5 km
1. Drive from Bonn to Baselcar 444.5 km
4h 24m
CHF 70–100
Train
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43N
5h 38m
CHF 70–250
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 38m
CHF 120–302
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
5h 32m
CHF 87–209
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 6m
CHF 80–218
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 57m
CHF 110–286
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 56m
CHF 98–268

Bonn to Basel by tram and train

123Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

CHF 43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 491.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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 16m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m. GrandBus also services this route once daily.

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