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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Basel is to train which costs SFr 65 - SFr 150 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 330.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Essen to Basel?

The distance between Essen and Basel is 571 km. The road distance is 549.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 4h 36m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Essen to Basel train from?

Essen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.

Train or fly from Essen to Basel?

The best way to get from Essen to Basel is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 280 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Essen to Basel train arrive?

Essen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Basel is 550 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Essen to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Essen to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Essen to Basel by train, 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 Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
4h 36m
CHF 65–150
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 48m
CHF 55–315
Drive 549.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Baselcar 549.8 km
4h 37m
CHF 89–129
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 55m
CHF 139–322
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 32m
CHF 112–274
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 16m
CHF 92–278
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 42m
CHF 102–285
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
5h 44m
CHF 111–345

Essen to Basel by train

46Weekly Trains

4h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 571.1 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–150 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL) every 3 hours.

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