How to Travel from
Gelsenkirchen to Basel
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Gelsenkirchen, Germany → Basel, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gelsenkirchen to Basel
Composite routes from Gelsenkirchen to Basel
Cheapest
4 h 43 min
Car
562 km.
from $30
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50 м
50 м
Turn right onto Bulmker Straße
Bulmker Straße, 1 km 552 м
1 km 552 м
Turn left onto Hohenzollernstraße
Hohenzollernstraße, 1 km 742 м
1 km 742 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Wildenbruchstraße
Wildenbruchstraße, 1 km 668 м
1 km 668 м
Turn left onto Wickingstraße
Wickingstraße, 438 м
438 м
Keep right onto Wickingstraße
Wickingstraße, 4 km 816 м
4 km 816 м
Keep right and take A 40 toward Duisburg, Essen
Duisburg, Essen, A 40, 5 km 584 м
5 km 584 м
Keep right onto A 52 and take A 52 toward Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf, A 52, 17 km 273 м
17 km 273 м
Keep right
84 м
84 м
Keep left and take A 524, A 3 toward Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen
Krefeld, Köln, Oberhausen, A 524, A 3, 1 km 914 м
1 km 914 м
Keep right
87 м
87 м
Keep left
285 м
285 м
Keep right and take A 3 toward Köln
Köln, A 3, 51 km 689 м
51 km 689 м
Keep left onto A 3 and drive toward Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst
Frankfurt a.M., Königsforst, 161 km 841 м
161 km 841 м
Keep right and take A 67, B 43 toward Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim
Basel, Stuttgart, Darmstadt, Raunheim, A 67, B 43, 1 km 594 м
1 km 594 м
Keep left
1 km 909 м
1 km 909 м
Keep right onto A 67 toward A 67
A 67, 75 km 840 м
75 km 840 м
Keep right and take A 656 toward Heidelberg, Mannheim
Heidelberg, Mannheim, A 656, 175 м
175 м
Keep left and take A 656 toward Heidelberg
Heidelberg, A 656, 1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Karlsruhe, Stuttgart
Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, A 5, 15 km 754 м
15 km 754 м
Keep right and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, Dreieck Hockenheim, A 6, 246 м
246 м
Keep left and take A 6 toward Stuttgart, Heilbronn
Stuttgart, Heilbronn, A 6, 484 м
484 м
Keep left onto A 5 and take A 5 toward Basel, Karlsruhe
Basel, Karlsruhe, A 5, 224 km 428 м
224 km 428 м
Keep right and drive toward Basel-Kleinhüningen, Mulhouse (F), Riehen
Basel-Kleinhüningen, Mulhouse (F), Riehen, 1 km 514 м
1 km 514 м
Keep left
40 м
40 м
Continue onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 202 м
202 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Riehenring
Riehenring, 1 km 720 м
1 km 720 м
Turn right onto Feldbergstrasse
Feldbergstrasse, 1 km 418 м
1 km 418 м
Continue onto Klingelbergstrasse
Klingelbergstrasse, 433 м
433 м
Keep right onto Missionsstrasse
Missionsstrasse, 93 м
93 м
Turn left onto Birmannsgasse
Birmannsgasse, 38 м
38 м
Keep right onto Birmannsgasse
Birmannsgasse, 1 km 532 м
1 km 532 м
Turn right onto Rufacherstrasse
Rufacherstrasse, 104 м
104 м
Turn right onto Schlettstadterstrasse
Schlettstadterstrasse, 82 м
82 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Found: 7
AD
Air Dolomiti
50 min
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$152.17–$445.65
Train operators
Found: 12
NS
NS
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DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
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NI
Nightjet
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ÖE
ÖBB EuroCity
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DB
Deutsche Bahn Regional
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SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
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NE
National Express
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ÖB
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
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TT
TRI Train Rental GmbH
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FL
Flixtrain
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VR
VIAS Rail GmbH
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EU
Eurobahn
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DB
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
5h 39m
Once daily
$92.39–$108.70
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
SR
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
1h 14m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel is to bus which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Basel?
No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Basel?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 39m.
How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Basel is 590 km. The road distance is 560.2 km.
How do I travel from Gelsenkirchen to Basel without a car?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $92.39 - $108.70 .
How long does it take to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
The train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf takes 5h 39m including transfers and departs once daily.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Basel bus from?
Gelsenkirchen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Basel train from?
Gelsenkirchen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.
Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Basel is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs $92.39 - $108.70 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 10h 45m.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Basel bus arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Basel train arrive?
Gelsenkirchen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Basel is 560 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Basel.
How do I get a train ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Basel train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Gelsenkirchen to Basel?
Book your Gelsenkirchen to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Basel?
There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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