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

The cheapest way to get from Nijmegen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nijmegen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Nijmegen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Nijmegen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen Centraal Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nijmegen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Nijmegen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nijmegen and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Nijmegen to Basel?

The distance between Nijmegen and Basel is 686 km. The road distance is 595.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Nijmegen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Basel bus from?

Nijmegen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nijmegen Centraal Station.

Where do I catch the Nijmegen to Basel train from?

Nijmegen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Arnhem Centraal station.

Train or bus from Nijmegen to Basel?

The best way to get from Nijmegen to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 7h 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Nijmegen to Basel bus arrive?

Nijmegen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mannheim central bus station.

Where does the Nijmegen to Basel train arrive?

Nijmegen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Nijmegen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nijmegen to Basel is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Nijmegen to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Nijmegen to Basel?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Nijmegen to Basel?

Book your Nijmegen to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Nijmegen to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Nijmegen 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurttrain 78
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
7h 32m
CHF 76–210
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Mannheim central bus stationbus N94
2. Take the bus from Mannheim central bus station to Basel SBBbus N474 / ...
9h 25m
CHF 43–73
Night train
1. Take the night train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 34m
CHF 95–325
Drive 595.1 km
1. Drive from Nijmegen to Baselcar 595.1 km
6h 3m
CHF 98–142
Train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
9h 34m
CHF 60–355
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 53m
CHF 90–250
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nijmegen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 27m
CHF 140–334
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
7h 12m
CHF 129–298
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
5h 37m
CHF 157–409
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 56m
CHF 109–302

Nijmegen to Basel by train

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Distance: 686.1 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Nijmegen, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Nijmegen to Basel Bad Bf via Arnhem Centraal and Frankfurt in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nijmegen Centraal Station to Basel SBB via Mannheim central bus station in around 9h 25m.

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