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

The cheapest way to get from Schwerte to Basel is to train which costs SFr 75 - SFr 100 and takes 5h 49m.

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 31m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.

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 532.3 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 100.

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 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 27m.

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 532 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Schwerte to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ 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 80–99
Train, night train
cheapest
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 55–261
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hagen Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfbus Re4
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
9h 27m
Drive 532.3 km
1. Drive from Schwerte to Baselcar 532.3 km
4h 31m
CHF 84–121
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 55m
CHF 145–348
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 26m
CHF 99–220
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 5m
CHF 93–244
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 2m
CHF 95–247
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane FRA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 10m
CHF 119–312

Schwerte to Basel by train

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5h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 574.5 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 75–90 and the journey takes 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Schwerte to Basel, Bahnhof via Hagen Hbf, Hagen Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 9h 27m.

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