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

The cheapest way to get from Xanten to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 85 - SFr 130 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Xanten to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 130.

Is there a direct train between Xanten and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Xanten to Basel. However, there are services departing from Xanten Bahnhof and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Duisburg Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Xanten to Basel?

The distance between Xanten and Basel is 597 km. The road distance is 555.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Xanten to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Xanten to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Xanten to Basel train from?

Xanten to Basel train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Xanten Bahnhof station.

Where does the Xanten to Basel train arrive?

Xanten to Basel train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Xanten to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Xanten to Basel is 556 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Xanten to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Basel.

Xanten to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, night train, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Xanten to Basel by train, 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 Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 20 / ...
5h 47m
Drive 555.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Xanten to Baselcar 555.9 km
5h 40m
CHF 88–126
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain Rb31
2. Take the night train from Duisburg Hbf to Basel Sbbnighttrain Nj
9h
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL)plane DUS - BSL
6h 6m
Train
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain Rb31
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43 / ...
6h 20m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Basel (BSL)plane FRA - BSL
4h 41m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg 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
5h 46m
Train, train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Xanten Bahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain
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 31m
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Wesel to Arnhem Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 20m
CHF 97–294

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Basel (BSL) flights

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3h 47mAverage Duration

CHF 47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597 km
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Xanten, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Xanten Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Duisburg Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 47m.

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