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Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$432.57–$1,145.03

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36

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 Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$597.96
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$521.63

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

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Essen Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$108.14–$120.86
Train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Essen Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
2h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$67.43
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.89–$76.34

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 Essen Hbf to Koeln-Ehrenfeld
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Ehrenfeld Bf Ehrenfeld to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Essen Hbf to Köln
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
6 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Basel is to train which costs $92.39 - $103.26 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $173.91 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct train between Essen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Essen to Basel?

The distance between Essen and Basel is 571 km. The road distance is 551.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $92.39 - $103.26 .

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

The train from Essen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 4h 42m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Essen to Basel train from?

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

Train or fly from Essen to Basel?

The best way to get from Essen to Basel is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs $92.39 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Essen to Basel train arrive?

Essen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.

Can I drive from Essen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Basel is 552 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Essen to Basel.

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

Book your Essen to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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