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

The cheapest way to get from Krefeld to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 75 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Krefeld to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 350.

Is there a direct train between Krefeld and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Krefeld to Basel. However, there are services departing from Krefeld Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Krefeld to Basel?

The distance between Krefeld and Basel is 555 km. The road distance is 516.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Krefeld to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Krefeld to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Krefeld to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Krefeld to Basel?

The best way to get from Krefeld to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 220 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Krefeld to Basel train arrive?

Krefeld to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Krefeld to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Krefeld to Basel is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Krefeld to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Krefeld to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 10 ways to get from Krefeld 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 17m
CHF 58–269
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 45m
CHF 50–267
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 50m
Drive 516.5 km
1. Drive from Krefeld to Baselcar 516.5 km
5h 20m
CHF 80–115
Train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 6m
CHF 50–267
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 6m
CHF 131–343
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 53m
CHF 97–212
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
5h 37m
CHF 92–236
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Krefeld Hbf to Koeln 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
5h 43m
CHF 91–253
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Venlo to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 7m
CHF 101–274

Krefeld to Basel by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Krefeld Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 17m. 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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