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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 370.

Is there a direct bus between Ratingen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Breslauer Straße and arriving at Basel SBB via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Basel SBB via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Basel?

The distance between Ratingen and Basel is 546 km. The road distance is 529.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ratingen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Basel bus from?

Ratingen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Basel train from?

Ratingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Ratingen Ost S station.

Train, bus or fly from Ratingen to Basel?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 25m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 15m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 240 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Ratingen to Basel bus arrive?

Ratingen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Ratingen to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ratingen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Basel is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Ratingen to Basel.

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

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

There are 10 ways to get from Ratingen 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 Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
5h 25m
CHF 64–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Basel SBBN11 / ...
11h 15m
CHF 43–63
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Messe/Deutz BfS6
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel SbbNj
8h 31m
CHF 51–265
Drive 529.8 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Basel529.8 km
4h 25m
CHF 85–122
Train
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln HbfS6
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBB43 / ...
5h 56m
CHF 46–255
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
5h 15m
CHF 104–237
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
3h 55m
CHF 144–363
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
4h 49m
CHF 84–231
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 14m
CHF 97–259
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
5h 36m
CHF 118–308

Ratingen to Basel by train

193Weekly Trains

5h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 545.6 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Basel SBB via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 9h 45m.

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