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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Esslingen and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Basel?

The distance between Esslingen and Basel is 283 km. The road distance is 242.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130.

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

The train from Esslingen to Basel Bad Bf takes 2h 49m including transfers and departs three times a week.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Esslingen to Basel?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Basel is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Esslingen to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Esslingen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Basel is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Esslingen to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Esslingen to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Esslingen to Basel by train, bus, 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 Esslingen to Basel Bad Bftrain 60
2h 49m
CHF 45–130
Train via Karlsruhe
cheapest
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
2h 54m
CHF 35–133
Bus
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
4h 23m
Drive 242.7 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Baselcar 242.7 km
2h 46m
CHF 40–58
Fly Stuttgart Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 18m
CHF 148–371
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 43m
CHF 144–399

Esslingen to Basel by train

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.5 km
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen to Basel Bad Bf 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 45–130 and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Stuttgart to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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