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Aachen to Basel

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Aachen station west to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$26.72–$38.17
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.35–$48.35

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.12–$623.41
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.28–$890.58

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$890.58

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.12–$521.63

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$165.39

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
Ave. Duration:
1h 52m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$31.81–$36.90
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$95.42–$108.14
Train from Aachen Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$58.52–$64.89
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$44.53–$49.62

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.54–$24.17
Train from Aachen West to Duesseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$29.26

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Train from Aachen, Hbf to Brussels-Nord
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Aachen Hbf to Koeln
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$6.36–$9.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Basel is to bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $163.04 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Aachen station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen station west and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Aachen to Basel?

The distance between Aachen and Basel is 576 km. The road distance is 537.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Aachen to Basel without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 26m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Aachen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Basel bus from?

Aachen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Basel train from?

Aachen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Basel?

The best way to get from Aachen to Basel is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 5h 26m and costs $108.70 - $130.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Aachen to Basel bus arrive?

Aachen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Aachen to Basel train arrive?

Aachen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Basel is 537 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Aachen to Basel.

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

Book your Aachen to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Aachen to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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