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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Basel is 582 km. The road distance is 559 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Basel is 559 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Basel.

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

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Gelsenkirchen to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Gelsenkirchen 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
best
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
5h 45m
CHF 69–149
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 35 / ...
2. Take the night train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 33m
CHF 55–279
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 31m
Drive 559 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Baselcar 559 km
4h 43m
CHF 87–126
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 41m
CHF 94–210
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 13m
CHF 148–353
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
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 20m
CHF 88–244
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 4m
CHF 96–285
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
6h 22m
CHF 100–344

Gelsenkirchen to Basel by train

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Distance: 581.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Gelsenkirchen, 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 65–130 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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