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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Duisburg is to bus via Cologne which costs €47 - €52 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Duisburg is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €95 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Duisburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Duisburg central train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Duisburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Duisburg Hbf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Duisburg?

The distance between Basel and Duisburg is 553 km. The road distance is 545 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Duisburg without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €95 - €390.

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

The train from Basel Bad Bf to Duisburg Hbf takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Basel to Duisburg bus from?

Basel to Duisburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Duisburg train from?

Basel to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Duisburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Duisburg is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €95 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne, which costs €47 - €52 and takes 6h 58m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €240 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Basel to Duisburg bus arrive?

Basel to Duisburg bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Duisburg train arrive?

Basel to Duisburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Duisburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Duisburg is 545 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Basel to Duisburg.

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

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Basel to Duisburg - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Duisburg by train, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43N / ...
4h 20m
€95–390
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Basel Bad Bf to Duisburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
7h 3m
€35–110
Bus via Cologne
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
6h 58m
€47–52
Drive 545 km
1. Drive from Basel to Duisburgcar 545 km
4h 37m
€96–139
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Duisburg Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 31m
€75–396
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Duisburg central train stationbus FlixBus N11
10h
€40–75
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
5h 27m
€97–238
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 1m
€113–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
3. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Duisburg Hbftrain
5h 39m
€118–331
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
4h 52m
€152–395
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Duisburg Hbftrain
4h 56m
€138–484
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Utrecht Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain
6h 26m
€125–417

Basel to Duisburg by train

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Distance: 552.5 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Duisburg Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–390 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, GrandBus operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Köln once daily. Tickets cost €47–52 and the journey takes 5h 53m.

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