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

The cheapest way to get from Vaals to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vaals to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Vaals and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Vaals station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Vaals, Busstation and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Maastricht and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Vaals to Basel?

The distance between Vaals and Basel is 568 km. The road distance is 477.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Vaals to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Vaals to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vaals to Basel bus from?

Vaals to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Maastricht station.

Train or bus from Vaals to Basel?

The best way to get from Vaals to Basel is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 44m.

Where does the Vaals to Basel bus arrive?

Vaals to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Can I drive from Vaals to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Vaals to Basel is 477 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Vaals to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Vaals to Basel by train (Eurostar), bus, car, train, 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 Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain Re9 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 10m
CHF 58–227
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
9h 44m
CHF 38–71
Drive 477.5 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Baselcar 477.5 km
5h 1m
CHF 79–114
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 58m
CHF 155–386
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
6h 28m
CHF 74–214
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Aachen-Rothe Erde to Koeln-Ehrenfeldtrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 14m
CHF 69–157
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 29m
CHF 106–313
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Schanz to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane DUS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 13m
Train, train to Luxembourg, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Angleurtrain
2. Take the train from Angleur to Pfaffenthal-Kirchbergtrain
3. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 35m
CHF 154–421
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 29m
CHF 130–342

Vaals to Basel by bus and train

100Weekly Services

6h 10mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 568.1 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat to Basel SBB via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Aachen, Hbf, and Köln Hbf in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 30–60 and the journey takes 7h 41m.

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