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

The cheapest way to get from Mechernich to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 11h 47m.

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 21m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

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 and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

How far is it from Mechernich to Basel?

The distance between Mechernich and Basel is 547 km. The road distance is 418.1 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 30m 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 30m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 11h 47m.

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 21m to drive from Mechernich to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mechernich 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 30m
CHF 59–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBBN11
11h 47m
CHF 43–60
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Basel SbbNj
8h 50m
CHF 49–262
Drive 418.1 km
1. Drive from Mechernich to Basel418.1 km
4h 21m
CHF 67–96
Train
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln HbfRe22 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
5h 37m
CHF 46–255
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 26m
CHF 146–354
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 45m
CHF 126–328
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 49m
CHF 97–253
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln Hbf
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bf
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 51m
CHF 101–301

Mechernich to Basel by train

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 546.7 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Mechernich Bf to Basel SBB via Köln Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–50 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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