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

The cheapest way to get from Schengen to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Schengen to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.

Is there a direct bus between Schengen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Schengen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Schengen, Ennen am Doref and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Luxembourg Gare Centrale and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Schengen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Schengen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Thionville and arriving at Basel St. Johann via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Schengen to Basel?

The distance between Schengen and Basel is 339 km. The road distance is 291.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Schengen to Basel without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Schengen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Basel bus from?

Schengen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Luxembourg Gare Centrale station.

Where do I catch the Schengen to Basel train from?

Schengen to Basel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Konz, Bahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Schengen to Basel?

The best way to get from Schengen to Basel is to bus via Basel Euroairport FR which takes 6h 43m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 100 and takes 4h 53m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 290 and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Schengen to Basel bus arrive?

Schengen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where does the Schengen to Basel train arrive?

Schengen to Basel train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Schengen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Schengen to Basel is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Schengen to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Schengen to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 402 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Schengen to Basel by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Perl Gare Routiere to Thionvillebus
2. Take the train from Thionville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
4h 47m
CHF 58–97
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 34m
CHF 24–40
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N837
6h 43m
CHF 29–44
Drive 291.7 km
1. Drive from Schengen to Baselcar 291.7 km
3h 6m
CHF 49–71
Line 402 bus, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Schengen, Ennen am Doref to Luxembourg, Gare Rocadebus
2. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane LUX - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 47m
CHF 128–388
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Thionville to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4h 53m
CHF 59–95
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Konz, Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
6h 54m
CHF 61–162
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Luxembourg (LUX) to Basel (BSL)plane LUX - BSL
6h 38m
CHF 103–284

Schengen to Basel by bus and train

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Distance: 339 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Schengen, Luxembourg and Basel, Switzerland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Luxembourg Gare Centrale to Basel Euroairport FR twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 26–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Thionville to Mulhouse Ville twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 50–80 and the journey takes 2h 11m.

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