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

The cheapest way to get from Herten to Basel is to train which costs SFr 85 - SFr 110 and takes 6h 17m.

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 85 - 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 85 - SFr 110.

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 85 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 44m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 270 and takes 6h 21m.

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.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 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 89–102
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 47m
CHF 61–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N161 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 44m
Drive 570.5 km
1. Drive from Herten to Baselcar 570.5 km
4h 50m
CHF 89–129
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 88–104
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 21m
CHF 101–269
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 166–315
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 106–303
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 51m
CHF 114–287

Herten to Basel by train

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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 80–90 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Herten Mitte to Basel, Bahnhof via Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, Herne Wanne-Eickel Hbf, Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 9h 44m.

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