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Seven ways to Travel from Leverkusen to Basel

Composite routes from Leverkusen to Basel

Cheapest
4 h 4 min
Car
493 km.
from $27
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
Other
4 h 4 min
Rideshare
493 km.
from $18.76
5 h 3 min
388 km.
from $111.80
3 h 38 min
Train, Plane
387 km.
from $269.73
5 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
387 km.
from $214.16
5 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
387 km.
from $215.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Leverkusen to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$430.36–$1,139.20

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$367.08

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.21–$620.23
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$329.10–$594.92
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.69–$696.18
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$518.97

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$278.47
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$455.68

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$291.13–$620.23
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.43–$278.47
Plane from Düsseldorf International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.28–$443.02
Plane from Cologne Bonn Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Frankfurt to Basel
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$518.97

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$82.28
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.05–$59.49

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$64.55
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.49–$67.09
Train from Köln Hbf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 53m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$107.59
Train from Koeln Hbf to Frankfurt(M)
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$46.83–$53.16

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:
$63.29–$202.52

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:
$50.63–$75.95

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:
$41.77–$75.95

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Basel
Ave. Duration:
6h 36m
Frequency:
3 times a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Leverkusen to Basel is to bus which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leverkusen to Basel is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $141.30 - $380.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Leverkusen and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Leverkusen and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB). Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leverkusen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Leverkusen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Leverkusen Mitte and arriving at Basel SBB via Köln Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Leverkusen to Basel?

The distance between Leverkusen and Basel is 507 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Basel without a car is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 3m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Leverkusen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leverkusen to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Leverkusen to Basel?

The best way to get from Leverkusen to Basel is to train via Mannheim which takes 5h 3m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 55m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $326.09 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Leverkusen to Basel bus arrive?

Leverkusen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where does the Leverkusen to Basel train arrive?

Leverkusen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Leverkusen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Leverkusen to Basel is 496 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Leverkusen to Basel.

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

Book your Leverkusen to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and 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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