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 45m.

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 47m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 430.

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 45m.

How far is it from Vaals to Basel?

The distance between Vaals and Basel is 564 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 52m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 45m.

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 2m to drive from Vaals to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1340+ hotels available in Basel.

Vaals to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Vaals to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or train (Eurostar)

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 Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
5h 52m
CHF 80–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
9h 45m
CHF 39–71
Drive 477.5 km
1. Drive from Vaals to Baselcar 477.5 km
5h 2m
CHF 80–115
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 47m
CHF 155–427
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
6h 14m
CHF 93–268
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 6m
CHF 70–154
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln 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 32m
CHF 113–330
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 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 22m
CHF 141–392

Vaals to Basel by bus and train

154Weekly Services

5h 52mAverage Duration

CHF 80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 563.6 km
Duration: 5h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Vaals, Maastrichterlaan/Bosstraat to Basel Bad Bf via Aachen, Hauptbahnhof, Aachen Hbf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 52m. 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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