What is the cheapest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 80.

Is there a direct bus between Esch-sur-Alzette and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel. However, there are services departing from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare routière and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Luxembourg Gare Centrale and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Esch-sur-Alzette and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel. However, there are services departing from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare and arriving at Basel Sbb via Pétange, Gare, Longwy, Nancy and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel?

The distance between Esch-sur-Alzette and Basel is 349 km. The road distance is 320.2 km.

How do I travel from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel without a car is to line 551 bus and train which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 90.

How long does it take to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel bus from?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Luxembourg station.

Where do I catch the Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel train from?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Longwy station.

Train, bus or fly from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel?

The best way to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel is to bus via Basel Euroairport FR which takes 6h 27m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 130 and takes 7h 37m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 7m.

Where does the Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel bus arrive?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel train arrive?

Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nancy station.

Can I drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel is 320 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel?

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Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, line 551 bus, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Line 551 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Esch-sur-Alzette, Auberge de Jeunesse to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus 551
2. Take the train from Thionville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4h 56m
CHF 56–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 38m
CHF 23–43
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N837
6h 27m
CHF 28–44
Drive 320.2 km
1. Drive from Esch-sur-Alzette to Baselcar 320.2 km
3h 26m
CHF 53–77
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 31m
CHF 129–386
Line 551 bus, train via Strasbourg
1. Take the bus from Esch-sur-Alzette, Auberge de Jeunesse to Thionville, Foch Kiosquebus 551
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
5h 27m
CHF 52–95
Train
1. Take the train from Longwy to Nancytrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nancy to Strasbourgtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 37m
CHF 68–124
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Basel (BSL)plane LUX - BSL
6h 7m
CHF 105–287

Esch-sur-Alzette to Basel by bus and train

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Distance: 349.1 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg and Basel, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 25–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esch-sur-Alzette, Gare to Basel Sbb via Pétange, Gare, Longwy, Nancy, and Strasbourg in around 7h 37m.

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