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

The cheapest way to get from Mülheim to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mülheim to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 360.

Is there a direct train between Mülheim and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Mülheim to Basel. However, there are services departing from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Mülheim to Basel?

The distance between Mülheim and Basel is 581 km. The road distance is 543.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mülheim to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Mülheim to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mülheim to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Mülheim to Basel?

The best way to get from Mülheim to Basel is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 37m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Mülheim to Basel train arrive?

Mülheim to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Mülheim to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mülheim to Basel is 543 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Mülheim to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mülheim 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 Bf43
5h 45m
CHF 54–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Duisburg central train station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)N11
11h 37m
CHF 32–64
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Messe/DeutzRe
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel SbbNj
8h 17m
CHF 53–268
Drive 543.3 km
1. Drive from Mülheim to Basel543.3 km
4h 36m
CHF 88–126
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
5h 24m
CHF 95–248
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 8m
CHF 90–242
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutz
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 21m
CHF 149–352
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Muelheim(Ruhr)Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 12m
CHF 103–250
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
6h 9m
CHF 95–307

Mülheim to Basel by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 580.9 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Mülheim, 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 50–130 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Duisburg central train station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) once daily. Tickets cost CHF 28–45 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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