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

The cheapest way to get from Remscheid to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Remscheid to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct bus between Remscheid and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Remscheid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Remscheid Markt and arriving at Basel SBB via Burscheid Hilgen Raiffeisenplatz and Leverkusen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Remscheid and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Remscheid to Basel. However, there are services departing from Remscheid Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Remscheid to Basel?

The distance between Remscheid and Basel is 533 km. The road distance is 522.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Remscheid to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Remscheid to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Remscheid to Basel bus from?

Remscheid to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Remscheid to Basel train from?

Remscheid to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Solingen Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Remscheid to Basel?

The best way to get from Remscheid to Basel is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 45 and takes 11h 34m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 95 - SFr 250 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Remscheid to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Remscheid to Basel train arrive?

Remscheid to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Remscheid to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Remscheid to Basel is 522 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Remscheid to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Basel.

Remscheid to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Remscheid 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
best
1. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf43
5h 32m
CHF 75–85
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Basel SBBN11
11h 34m
CHF 24–45
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Remscheid Markt to Köln Bf Deutz/Messeplatz260
2. Take the night train from Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12 to Basel SbbNj
9h 4m
Drive 522.1 km
1. Drive from Remscheid to Basel522.1 km
4h 26m
CHF 85–123
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)DUS - BSL
6h 7m
CHF 96–242
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)FRA - BSL
4h 29m
CHF 169–339
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Remscheid Hbf to Duesseldorf Hbf
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 51m
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Basel (BSL)CGN - BSL
6h 17m
CHF 92–265
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 51m
CHF 98–269

Remscheid to Basel by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 533.5 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Solingen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–85 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 24–45 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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