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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Recklinghausen is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Recklinghausen is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €100 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Südviertel, Essen via Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Recklinghausen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Recklinghausen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Recklinghausen Hbf via Gelsenkirchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Recklinghausen?

The distance between Basel and Recklinghausen is 594 km. The road distance is 569.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Recklinghausen without a car is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €100 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Basel to Recklinghausen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Recklinghausen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Recklinghausen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Recklinghausen?

The best way to get from Basel to Recklinghausen is to train which takes 5h 3m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Cologne, which costs and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Basel to Recklinghausen bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Recklinghausen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Recklinghausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Recklinghausen is 569 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Basel to Recklinghausen.

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

Book your Basel to Recklinghausen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Recklinghausen?

Book your Basel to Recklinghausen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Recklinghausen?

There are 1631+ hotels available in Recklinghausen.

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

How to get fromBasel to Recklinghausen

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 12 ways to get from Basel to Recklinghausen by train, bus, 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
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain 43
5h 3m
€108–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N122
11h 29m
€50–76
Bus via Cologne
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis to Südviertel, Essenbus Mykolayiv
8h 25m
Drive 569.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Recklinghausencar 569.4 km
4h 48m
€102–147
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
6h 38m
€99–249
Train via Dortmund Hbf
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
6h 24m
€111–285
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
6h 11m
€114–286
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
5h 47m
€169–395
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 D-Flughafen Bf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
6h 3m
€154–304
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 Hbf to Recklinghausen Hbftrain
7h 8m
€123–277
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 59m
€125–375
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gelsenkirchen Hbftrain
7h 1m
€169–352

Basel to Recklinghausen by train

41Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

€108Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Basel to Recklinghausen.

Launch map view

Distance: 593.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Gelsenkirchen Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–210 and the journey takes 4h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Recklinghausen Hbf via Köln, Köln Hbf, Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld, Köln-Ehrenfeld Gleis, Südviertel, Essen, and Essen Hbf in around 8h 25m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.