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 34m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 360.

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 Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Venlo to Basel?

The distance between Venlo and Basel is 590 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 Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Venlo station.

Train or bus from Venlo to Basel?

The best way to get from Venlo to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 370. 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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Frankfurt(Main)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.

How do I get a train ticket from Venlo to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Venlo to Basel by train, bus, 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 54m
CHF 75–369
Train
cheapest
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 56–216
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 87–125
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 34m
CHF 137–355
Train #2
1. Take the train from Venlo to Düsseldorf Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43N
9h 35m
CHF 106–176
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 85–223
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Blerick to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
5h 35m
CHF 85–273
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 98–284
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

Venlo to Basel by train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Venlo to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 5h 54m. 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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