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 50 - SFr 110 and takes 12h.

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 4h 1m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 290.

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 21m.

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 707 km. The road distance is 660.3 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 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m 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 Mannheim which takes 6h 28m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 21m.

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 Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Basel is 660 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, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Utrecht 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 via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
6h 28m
CHF 71–260
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N473
12h
CHF 53–105
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 21m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
8h 49m
CHF 70–160
Drive 660.3 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Baselcar 660.3 km
6h 56m
CHF 108–155
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 34m
CHF 75–210
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
4h 1m
CHF 97–284
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane AMS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 29m
CHF 146–375

Utrecht to Basel by train

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Distance: 707.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 28m. 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 21m.

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