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 30 - SFr 55 and takes 11h 25m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

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 which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 52m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 55 and takes 11h 25m.

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 1274+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Mechernich Bf to Köln HbfRb24 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
5h 52m
CHF 46–255
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBBN11
11h 25m
CHF 35–55
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 68–98
Train via Mannheim
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 52m
CHF 59–265
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 22m
CHF 148–345
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 47m
CHF 103–253
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 41m
CHF 134–309
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 Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
3. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 28m
CHF 102–301

Mechernich to Basel by train

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Distance: 546.7 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 27–45 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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