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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Basel is to night train which costs SFr 30 - SFr 130 and takes 8h 12m.

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 4h 1m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 410.

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, Bahnhof via Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

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 1m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Basel?

The distance between Ratingen and Basel is 539 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 1m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m 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 GrandBus, depart from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Basel train from?

Ratingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Düsseldorf Hbf 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 1m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 48m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 300 and takes 5h 19m.

Where does the Ratingen to Basel bus arrive?

Ratingen to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Ratingen to Basel train arrive?

Ratingen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Basel is 530 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m 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, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
5h 1m
CHF 56–234
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 12m
CHF 33–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 48m
Drive 529.8 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Baselcar 529.8 km
4h 26m
CHF 87–125
Train
1. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
5h 37m
CHF 53–224
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
5h 19m
CHF 105–297
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 47m
CHF 105–308
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
4h 1m
CHF 137–403
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 42m
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 18m
CHF 119–283

Ratingen to Basel by train

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Distance: 539.1 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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 1m. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhof once daily, and the journey takes 6h 18m.

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