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

The cheapest way to get from Schwerte to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schwerte to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct train between Schwerte and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Schwerte to Basel. However, there are services departing from Schwerte and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Hagen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Schwerte to Basel?

The distance between Schwerte and Basel is 574 km. The road distance is 533.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Schwerte to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Schwerte to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schwerte to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Schwerte to Basel?

The best way to get from Schwerte to Basel is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 29m.

Where does the Schwerte to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Schwerte to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Schwerte to Basel is 533 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Schwerte to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Schwerte 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 Hagen Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
5h 49m
CHF 80–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBBbus N122
10h 29m
CHF 47–70
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Schwerte(Ruhr) to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the night train from Koeln Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 41m
CHF 55–271
Drive 533.4 km
1. Drive from Schwerte to Baselcar 533.4 km
4h 38m
CHF 87–125
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Schwerte to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 22m
CHF 119–261
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Schwerte(Ruhr) to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 42m
CHF 146–330
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schwerte to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 6m
CHF 99–255
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Schwerte(Ruhr) 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
6h 3m
CHF 100–258
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Schwerte(Ruhr) to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 1m
CHF 126–314

Schwerte to Basel by train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 574.2 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hagen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Basel SBB 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 9h 10m.

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