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

The cheapest way to get from Solingen to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Solingen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Solingen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Solingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Solingen Gr.-Wilh.-Pl. and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Köln. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Solingen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Solingen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Solingen Bahnhof Mitte and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Solingen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Solingen to Basel?

The distance between Solingen and Basel is 523 km. The road distance is 515.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Solingen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Solingen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Solingen to Basel bus from?

Solingen to Basel bus services, operated by Wupsi, depart from Solingen Gr.-Wilh.-Pl. station.

Where do I catch the Solingen to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Solingen to Basel?

The best way to get from Solingen to Basel is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 26m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Solingen to Basel bus arrive?

Solingen to Basel bus services, operated by Wupsi, arrive at Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf station.

Where does the Solingen to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Solingen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Solingen to Basel is 515 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Solingen to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 576+ hotels available in Basel.

Solingen to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Solingen to Basel by train, bus, 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 Bftrain 43
5h 19m
CHF 85–210
Drive 515.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Solingen to Baselcar 515.1 km
4h 29m
CHF 82–118
Bus
1. Take the bus from Solingen Gr.-Wilh.-Pl. to Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbfbus Sb25
2. Take the bus from Köln to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 26m
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 10m
CHF 105–286
Train via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel SBBtrain 43N
8h 55m
CHF 90–220
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 26m
CHF 156–381
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
5h 39m
CHF 94–297
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 43m
CHF 100–290
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Solingen 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
5h 39m
CHF 135–372
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
6h 8m
CHF 113–271

Solingen to Basel by train

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5h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523 km
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Solingen, 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 85–210 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solingen Gr.-Wilh.-Pl. to Basel, Bahnhof via Köln in around 8h 26m.

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