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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Venlo to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 380.

Is there a direct bus between Venlo and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Venlo station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Venlo Station and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via D-Flughafen Term. A/B/C and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Venlo and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Basel. However, there are services departing from Venlo and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Venlo to Basel?

The distance between Venlo and Basel is 588 km. The road distance is 532.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Venlo to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Venlo to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Basel bus from?

Venlo to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Venlo Station.

Where do I catch the Venlo to Basel train from?

Venlo to Basel train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Basel?

The best way to get from Venlo to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 51m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Venlo to Basel bus arrive?

Venlo to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf Airport station.

Where does the Venlo to Basel train arrive?

Venlo to Basel train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Basel is 533 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Venlo to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Venlo 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 Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 51m
CHF 85–288
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the night train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h 5m
CHF 55–288
Bus
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Düsseldorf Airportbus N116
2. Take the bus from Dusseldorf Central Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
8h 45m
Drive 532.8 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Baselcar 532.8 km
5h 21m
CHF 85–123
Train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 26m
CHF 80–288
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 50m
CHF 149–373
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 34m
CHF 96–240
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf 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
6h 13m
CHF 101–274
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Koeln/Bonn Flughafentrain
3. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CGN - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 48m
CHF 106–275
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Blerick to Den Haag Laan v NOItrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
8h 10m
CHF 100–328

Venlo to Basel by train

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5h 51mAverage Duration

CHF 85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 587.7 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Venlo to Basel Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Basel, Bahnhof via Düsseldorf Airport, D-Flughafen Term. A/B/C, D-Worringer Platz, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 8h 45m.

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