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

The cheapest way to get from Marl to Basel is to train which costs SFr 70 - SFr 150 and takes 6h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marl to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 52m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between Marl and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Marl to Basel. However, there are services departing from Marl Mitte and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Marl to Basel?

The distance between Marl and Basel is 606 km. The road distance is 577.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Marl to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Marl to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marl to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Marl to Basel?

The best way to get from Marl to Basel is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 54m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 250 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Marl to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Marl to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Marl to Basel is 578 km. It takes approximately 4h 57m to drive from Marl to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Marl 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 13m
CHF 74–142
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Marl Mitte to Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bftrain S9
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 49m
CHF 61–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 54m
Drive 577.6 km
1. Drive from Marl to Baselcar 577.6 km
4h 57m
CHF 91–131
Train via Wuppertal
1. Take the train from Marl Mitte to Wuppertal Hbftrain S9
2. Take the train from Wuppertal Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
7h 5m
CHF 89–159
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 17m
CHF 106–249
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 52m
CHF 139–316
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 57m
CHF 100–283
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 47m
CHF 103–289
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 6m
CHF 103–334

Marl to Basel by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606 km
Duration: 6h 13m

What companies run services between Marl, 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 65–130 and the journey takes 4h 36m. 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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