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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht Central Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Eindhoven Station and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Utrecht and Basel?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Utrecht Centraal and arriving at Basel Sbb. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Basel?

The distance between Utrecht and Basel is 610 km. The road distance is 659.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Utrecht to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Utrecht to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Basel bus from?

Utrecht to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Utrecht Central Station.

Where do I catch the Utrecht to Basel train from?

Utrecht to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.

Train or bus from Utrecht to Basel?

The best way to get from Utrecht to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 34m.

Where does the Utrecht to Basel bus arrive?

Utrecht to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Utrecht to Basel train arrive?

Utrecht to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Basel is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Utrecht to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Utrecht to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Utrecht to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Utrecht to Basel by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
3h 57m
CHF 75–225
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Central Station to Eindhoven StationN809
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Basel Euroairport FRN831
11h 34m
CHF 49–81
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf HbfIce
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
6h 56m
CHF 83–356
Night train
1. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SbbNj
9h 33m
CHF 95–340
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 31m
CHF 125–299
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBBNightjet
9h 34m
CHF 50–370
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Rotterdam CentraalIntercity
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam to Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - AirportBlaBlaCar Bus
11h 51m
CHF 55–80
Drive 659.3 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Basel659.3 km
6h 52m
CHF 108–155

Utrecht to Basel by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 609.6 km
Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Utrecht, Netherlands and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBB via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Central Station to Basel, Brausebad via Eindhoven Station, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 11h 34m.

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