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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 4m.

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 51m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 370.

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, Brausebad via Eindhoven Station and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

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 SBB via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Venlo to Basel?

The distance between Venlo and Basel is 577 km. The road distance is 533.7 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 which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m 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 which takes 5h 49m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Venlo to Basel bus arrive?

Venlo to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Eindhoven Station.

Where does the Venlo to Basel train arrive?

Venlo to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Venlo to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Venlo to Basel is 534 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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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
best
1. Take the train from Venlo to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
5h 49m
CHF 94–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Venlo Station to Eindhoven Stationbus 023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven Station to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N831
11h 4m
CHF 52–85
Drive 533.7 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Baselcar 533.7 km
5h 21m
CHF 92–132
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 51m
CHF 139–368
Train via Düsseldorf
1. Take the train from Venlo to Neuss Hbftrain Sneltrein RE13 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Basel SBBtrain Nightjet
9h 23m
CHF 62–209
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Venlo to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 44m
CHF 105–262
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 36m
CHF 116–319
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Venlo 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
6h 13m
CHF 107–266
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 39m
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Blerick to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Eindhoven Centraal to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
4. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
5. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 44m
CHF 134–305

Venlo to Basel by train

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Distance: 577.2 km
Duration: 5h 49m

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

You can take a train from Venlo to Basel SBB via Köln Hbf in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Venlo Station to Basel, Brausebad via Eindhoven Station, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 11h 4m.

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