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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Essen is to bus and train which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Essen is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Essen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Essen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Essen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Essen?

The distance between Basel and Essen is 576 km. The road distance is 549.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €100 - €420.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf takes 4h 42m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Basel to Essen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Essen train from?

Basel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Essen?

The best way to get from Basel to Essen is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 47m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €260 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Basel to Essen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Essen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Essen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Essen is 549 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Basel to Essen.

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

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Where can I stay near Essen?

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Basel to Essen - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbftrain 43
4h 42m
€100–420
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
2. Take the train from Leverkusen Mitte to Essen Hbftrain Re
9h 36m
€56–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
7h 47m
Drive 549.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Essencar 549.5 km
4h 38m
€96–139
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
5h 42m
€101–252
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 47 / ...
4h 55m
€100–409
Train via Solingen
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Solingen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Solingen Hbf to Essen Hbftrain S1
5h 42m
€108–398
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 15m
€117–328
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
5h 7m
€156–412
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Essen Hbftrain
5h 19m
€153–494
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 Essen Hbftrain
6h 9m
€121–346
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 Oberhausen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€127–360

Basel to Essen by train

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Distance: 575.8 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €100–420 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Südviertel, Essen via Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, and Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis in around 7h 47m.

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