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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Geilenkirchen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Geilenkirchen is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Geilenkirchen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Geilenkirchen, Sittarder Strasse via Basel Euroairport FR, Maastricht, Station Maastricht and Sittard, Station Sittard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Geilenkirchen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Geilenkirchen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Geilenkirchen?

The distance between Basel and Geilenkirchen is 590 km. The road distance is 485 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Geilenkirchen without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Basel to Geilenkirchen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Geilenkirchen bus from?

Basel to Geilenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Geilenkirchen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Geilenkirchen?

The best way to get from Basel to Geilenkirchen is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 22m and costs €85 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 11h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Geilenkirchen bus arrive?

Basel to Geilenkirchen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Basel to Geilenkirchen train arrive?

Basel to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Geilenkirchen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Geilenkirchen is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Basel to Geilenkirchen.

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

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

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

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Train via Mannheim
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 47 / ...
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re
5h 22m
€86–421
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastrichtbus FlixBus N831
11h 28m
€54–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf-Bilktrain Re
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Geilenkirchentrain Re
7h 49m
Drive 485 km
1. Drive from Basel to Geilenkirchencar 485 km
5h 26m
€86–124
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain
6h 17m
€122–348
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re
5h 25m
€107–421
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 Koeln/Bonn Flughafen to Neuss Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Neuss Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain
6h 25m
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
4. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain
6h 8m
€161–429
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 Sittardtrain
7h 16m
€130–354
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain
6h 12m
€157–502
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen Hbftrain
7h 3m
€151–453
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
3. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-Guilleminstrain
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Aachen Hbftrain
8h 37m
€174–548

Basel to Geilenkirchen by train

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5h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 590.3 km
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Geilenkirchen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastricht twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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