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

The cheapest way to get from Mechernich to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 65 - SFr 95 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mechernich to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct train between Mechernich and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Mechernich to Basel. However, there are services departing from Mechernich Bf and arriving at Basel SBB via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

How far is it from Mechernich to Basel?

The distance between Mechernich and Basel is 547 km. The road distance is 418.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Mechernich to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Mechernich to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mechernich to Basel train from?

Mechernich to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mechernich Bf station.

Train or bus from Mechernich to Basel?

The best way to get from Mechernich to Basel is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Mechernich to Basel train arrive?

Mechernich to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mechernich to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Mechernich to Basel is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Mechernich to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Mechernich to Basel by train, bus, 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 Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain Re22 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
5h 34m
CHF 76–255
Drive 418.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mechernich to Baselcar 418.2 km
4h 24m
CHF 66–95
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 7m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 27m
CHF 159–308
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 43m
CHF 89–183
Train via Bonn
1. Take the train from Bonn Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
8h 50m
CHF 79–262
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 48m
CHF 102–273
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 41m
CHF 144–292
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 54m
CHF 137–350
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 44m
CHF 122–311

Mechernich to Basel by train

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Distance: 547.1 km
Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Mechernich Bf to Basel SBB via Köln Hbf in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Bonn Hbf to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 5h 33m.

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