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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 10h 40m.

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 4h 3m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 460.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

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 95 - SFr 350.

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 bus from?

Essen to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

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, bus 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 95 - SFr 350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 300 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Essen to Basel bus arrive?

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

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 36m to drive from Essen to Basel.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
4h 36m
CHF 95–350
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Leverkusen Mittetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N11
10h 40m
CHF 47–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 58m
Drive 549.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Baselcar 549.8 km
4h 36m
CHF 90–130
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
4h 3m
CHF 156–453
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 45m
CHF 101–298
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 14m
CHF 111–304
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 59m
CHF 119–345
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 13m
CHF 132–362
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 43m
CHF 125–369

Essen to Basel by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 571.3 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 95–350 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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