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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 42m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 340.

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Leverkusen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf and arriving at Basel SBB via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Basel?

The distance between Leverkusen and Basel is 506 km. The road distance is 496.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Leverkusen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Basel bus from?

Leverkusen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leverkusen to Basel?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Basel is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 260 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Basel bus arrive?

Leverkusen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Leverkusen to Basel train arrive?

Leverkusen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Basel is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Leverkusen to Basel.

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

Book your Leverkusen to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leverkusen to Basel?

Book your Leverkusen to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Leverkusen 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 Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
5h 8m
CHF 41–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Basel SBBN11
8h 55m
CHF 25–55
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel SbbNj
7h 37m
CHF 45–259
Drive 496.1 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Basel496.1 km
4h 9m
CHF 79–115
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 61–259
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3h 42m
CHF 137–338
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
5h 41m
CHF 112–258
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
5h 15m
CHF 92–242
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)CGN - BSL
5h 32m
CHF 90–253
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 6m
CHF 90–257

Leverkusen to Basel by train

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Distance: 506.4 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–140 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 25–55 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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