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

The cheapest way to get from Utrecht to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 55 - SFr 140 and takes 11h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Utrecht to Basel is to taxi and fly which takes 2h 7m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 410.

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 Centraal station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Essen central train station and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

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 8h 49m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Basel?

The distance between Utrecht and Basel is 615 km. The road distance is 659.4 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 2h 7m 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 GrandBus, depart from Utrecht Centraal 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 27m.

Where does the Utrecht to Basel bus arrive?

Utrecht to Basel bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Essen Hbf station.

Where does the Utrecht to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Utrecht to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Basel is 659 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Utrecht to Basel.

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

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Utrecht to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Utrecht to Basel by taxi, plane, train, 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.

Taxi, fly to Basel
best
1. Take the taxi from Utrecht to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
2h 7m
CHF 216–409
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N473
11h 49m
CHF 56–139
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 43m
CHF 155–367
Bus
1. Take the bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Essen Hbfbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
10h 27m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 49m
CHF 95–340
Taxi, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Utrecht to Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMStaxi
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
3h 37m
CHF 276–483
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 34m
CHF 100–360
Drive 659.4 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Baselcar 659.4 km
6h 56m
CHF 108–156

Utrecht to Basel by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 615.4 km
Duration: 2h 7m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht Centraal station to Basel, Bahnhof via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 10h 27m.

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