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

The cheapest way to get from Marl to Basel is to train and night train which costs SFr 45 - SFr 150 and takes 10h.

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 53m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 430.

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 100 - SFr 260.

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 100 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 28m.

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 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

Marl to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 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 109–252
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
10h
CHF 49–146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 50m
Drive 577.6 km
1. Drive from Marl to Baselcar 577.6 km
4h 57m
CHF 92–133
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 115–248
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 28m
CHF 120–287
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 108–328
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 53m
CHF 172–426
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 6m
CHF 150–407
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 52m
CHF 117–328
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 25m
CHF 124–303

Marl to Basel by train

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6h 13mAverage Duration

CHF 109Cheapest 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 100–240 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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