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

The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 25 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schengen to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Schengen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Schengen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Schengen, Ennen am Doref and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Luxembourg, Gare Centrale routière, Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Schengen to Basel?

The distance between Schengen and Basel is 339 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Schengen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Schengen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Basel bus from?

Schengen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Train or bus from Schengen to Basel?

The best way to get from Schengen to Basel is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Schengen to Basel bus arrive?

Schengen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Can I drive from Schengen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Schengen to Basel is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Schengen to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 558+ hotels available in Basel.

Schengen to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 402 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Schengen to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Thionville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4h 35m
CHF 59–122
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
6h 55m
CHF 25–49
Drive 290.5 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Baselcar 290.5 km
3h 6m
CHF 46–67
Line 402 bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Luxembourg, Gare Rocadebus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 49m
CHF 111–359
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Merzig to Neustadt, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Neustadt, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
7h 21m
CHF 54–130

Schengen to Basel by bus and train (TGV)

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4h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 339 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Basel, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Thionville to Mulhouse Ville once daily. Tickets cost CHF 50–85 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 22–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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