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

The cheapest way to get from Monschau to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Monschau to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Monschau and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Monschau to Basel. However, there are services departing from Monschau, Altstadt and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Monschau to Basel?

The distance between Monschau and Basel is 600 km. The road distance is 431.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Monschau to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Monschau to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Monschau to Basel bus from?

Monschau to Basel bus services, operated by ASEAG, depart from Monschau, Altstadt station.

Train or bus from Monschau to Basel?

The best way to get from Monschau to Basel is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus via Düsseldorf, which costs and takes 10h 23m.

Where does the Monschau to Basel bus arrive?

Monschau to Basel bus services, operated by ASEAG, arrive at Aachen, Bushof station.

Can I drive from Monschau to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Monschau to Basel is 431 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Monschau to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Monschau 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 Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
7h 6m
CHF 68–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bushofbus Sb66
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N473
12h 16m
CHF 42–77
Bus via Düsseldorf
1. Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bushofbus
2. Take the bus from Aachen - 58, Peterstraße to Stadtarchiv Düsseldorfbus
3. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus
10h 23m
Drive 431.3 km
1. Drive from Monschau to Baselcar 431.3 km
4h 45m
CHF 70–101
Bus, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erdebus
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 54m
CHF 160–392
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h 19m
CHF 88–217
Bus, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erdebus
2. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 9m
CHF 117–307
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 53m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Eupen to Louvaintrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 16m
CHF 132–338
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Eupen to Liège-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Pfaffenthal-Kirchbergtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 37m
CHF 157–422

Monschau to Basel by bus and train

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7h 6mAverage Duration

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Distance: 600.5 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Basel SBB via Aachen, Bahnhof Rothe Erde, Aachen, Rothe Erde Bf, and Köln Hbf in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Monschau, Altstadt to Basel, Bahnhof via Aachen - 58, Peterstraße, Stadtarchiv Düsseldorf, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 10h 23m.

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