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 45 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 13m.

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 360.

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 Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Basel?

The distance between Ratingen and Basel is 541 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 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Ratingen to Basel, including transfers.

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 6m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 and takes 10h 13m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 230 and takes 5h 5m.

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 27m to drive from Ratingen to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near 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, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 6m
CHF 53–279
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Basel SBBbus N487 / ...
10h 13m
CHF 46–98
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Hbftrain S6
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 37m
CHF 51–265
Drive 529.8 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Baselcar 529.8 km
4h 27m
CHF 86–124
Train
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Hbftrain S6
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 3m
CHF 46–255
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 5m
CHF 104–227
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 49m
CHF 84–241
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
3h 55m
CHF 142–353
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ratingen Ost S to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h
CHF 96–252
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
5h 16m
CHF 103–298

Ratingen to Basel by train

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Distance: 541.3 km
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Basel Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 40–55 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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