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

The cheapest way to get from Herten to Basel is to train via Wuppertal which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herten to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct bus between Herten and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Herten to Basel. However, there are services departing from Herten Hospitalstr. and arriving at Basel SBB via Recklinghausen and Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Herten and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Herten to Basel. However, there are services departing from Herten, Herten and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Herten to Basel?

The distance between Herten and Basel is 604 km. The road distance is 572.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Herten to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Herten to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Herten to Basel bus from?

Herten to Basel bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Recklinghausen station.

Where do I catch the Herten to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Herten to Basel?

The best way to get from Herten to Basel is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 300 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Herten to Basel bus arrive?

Herten to Basel bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Mannheim, ZOB station.

Where does the Herten to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Herten to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Herten to Basel is 572 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Herten to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

Herten to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Herten 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 Bf43
6h 17m
CHF 69–142
Train via Wuppertal
cheapest
1. Take the train from Herten, Herten to Wuppertal HbfS9
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Basel SBB43
7h 4m
CHF 49–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Recklinghausen to Mannheim, ZOB
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
11h
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Herten, Herten to Wuppertal Vohwinkel BfS9
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel SbbNj
9h 40m
CHF 61–280
Drive 572.2 km
1. Drive from Herten to Basel572.2 km
4h 54m
CHF 91–132
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
6h 26m
CHF 120–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 53m
CHF 148–346
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h
CHF 100–293
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 12m
CHF 128–320
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 35m
CHF 109–315
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
6h 47m
CHF 134–370

Herten to Basel by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.2 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Herten, 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 60–130 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Herten Hospitalstr. to Basel SBB via Recklinghausen Hbf, Recklinghausen, and Mannheim central bus station in around 11h.

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