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 30 - SFr 60 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 43m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 370.

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 5m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Basel?

The distance between Leverkusen and Basel is 507 km. The road distance is 496 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 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m 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 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus via Köln, which costs and takes 7h 29m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 210 and takes 5h 44m.

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 10m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 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 SBBtrain 43 / ...
5h 5m
CHF 48–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N11
8h 55m
CHF 30–60
Bus via Köln
1. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 29m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
7h 46m
CHF 33–125
Drive 496 km
1. Drive from Leverkusen to Baselcar 496 km
4h 10m
CHF 79–113
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
5h 20m
CHF 68–214
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 44m
CHF 85–207
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 43m
CHF 145–368
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 13m
CHF 88–263
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 10m
CHF 97–280
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)plane CGN - BSL
6h 50m
CHF 74–214

Leverkusen to Basel by train

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Distance: 506.8 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–200 and the journey takes 3h 54m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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