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

The cheapest way to get from Venlo to Basel is to train and night train which costs SFr 35 - SFr 140 and takes 9h 1m.

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 430.

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 44m.

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 50m.

How far is it from Venlo to Basel?

The distance between Venlo and Basel is 585 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 via Mannheim which takes 5h 50m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 50m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 44m.

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 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, 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 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
5h 50m
CHF 59–266
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 1m
CHF 36–136
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 44m
Drive 533.7 km
1. Drive from Venlo to Baselcar 533.7 km
5h 21m
CHF 90–129
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 56–266
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 139–429
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 45m
CHF 110–313
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 121–313
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 14m
CHF 105–314
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from MG Hbf /Europaplatz to Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bftrain
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 40m
CHF 114–320

Venlo to Basel by train

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5h 50mAverage Duration

CHF 59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 585.3 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 50m. 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 44m.

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