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 44m.

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 44m 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 once a week, and operate Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

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 50m and costs SFr 49 - SFr 54.

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

The train from Esslingen to Basel Bad Bf takes 2h 50m including transfers and departs once 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.

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 44m to drive from Esslingen to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Esslingen to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Esslingen to Basel by 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 Esslingen to Basel Bad Bf60
2h 50m
CHF 49–54
Drive 242.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Esslingen to Basel242.7 km
2h 44m
CHF 39–56
Fly, train
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)STR - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
4h 10m
CHF 123–288
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe HbfRe
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf20 / ...
3h 13m
CHF 43–131

Esslingen to Basel by train

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2h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.4 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Esslingen to Basel Bad Bf once a week. Tickets cost CHF 49–54 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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