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

The cheapest way to get from Herten to Basel is to train and night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Herten to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 130.

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 570.5 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 100 - SFr 250.

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 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 100 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 26m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 240 and takes 6h 31m.

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 571 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Herten to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 546+ 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 Bftrain 43
6h 17m
CHF 109–242
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Herten, Herten to Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bftrain S9
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 44m
CHF 48–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 26m
Drive 570.5 km
1. Drive from Herten to Baselcar 570.5 km
4h 50m
CHF 91–131
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Herten, Herten to Wuppertal Hbftrain S9
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
7h 3m
CHF 115–248
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 31m
CHF 100–236
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
6h 1m
CHF 103–292
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 56m
CHF 162–406
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 11m
CHF 145–342
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
6h 56m
CHF 117–323
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 Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 46m
CHF 149–462

Herten to Basel by train

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6h 17mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest Price

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Distance: 604.4 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 100–230 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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