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 55 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 5m.

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 100 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct bus between Utrecht and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Utrecht to Basel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

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 34m.

How far is it from Utrecht to Basel?

The distance between Utrecht and Basel is 707 km. The road distance is 660.2 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 Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Utrecht 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 Airport (FRA) which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 5m.

Where does the Utrecht to Basel bus arrive?

Utrecht to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk station.

Where does the Utrecht to Basel train arrive?

Utrecht to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Utrecht to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Utrecht to Basel is 660 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m 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

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

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Train via Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
best
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 43
6h 25m
CHF 85–195
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Utrecht to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
13h 5m
CHF 58–105
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Maastrichttrain Intercity
2. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N831 / ...
11h 15m
CHF 59–104
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 34m
CHF 70–130
Drive 660.2 km
1. Drive from Utrecht to Baselcar 660.2 km
6h 57m
CHF 125–180
Train
1. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel SBBtrain 43N
9h 19m
CHF 80–210
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 108–296
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 24m
CHF 144–315

Utrecht to Basel by train

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Distance: 707.3 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Utrecht to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 13h 5m.

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