How to Travel from
Basel to Essen
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Three ways to Travel from Basel to Essen
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Cheapest
By car (549 km)
4 h 36 min
549 km.
from $30
Fastest
Plane from Basel (EuroAirport Swiss) to Essen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
4 h 36 min
549 km.
from $7.16
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34
Airlines
KLM
Website:
klm.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$432.57–$1,145.03
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$954.19
Air France
Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.01–$763.36
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$120.86–$954.19
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.89–$267.17
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$597.96
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$521.63
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$356.23
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.95–$623.41
Plane from Basel to Amsterdam
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.67–$534.35
Eurowings
Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$279.90
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Swiss
Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.70–$445.29
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.97–$330.79
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$954.19
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.62–$623.41
Air Dolomiti
Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$381.68
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$139.95–$419.85
Condor Flugdienst
Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$610.68
Train operators
NS
Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Schiphol Airport to Arnhem
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.54–$41.98
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.54–$41.98
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$108.14–$120.86
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.14–$120.86
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$50.89–$57.25
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Essen
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$69.97–$82.70
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.35–$38.17
Train from Frankfurt to Essen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.80–$66.16
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.90–$41.98
Nightjet
Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.61–$203.56
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln-Muelheim to Essen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72
Train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Essen
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Duisburg
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.08–$27.99
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Essen?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Essen is to bus which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 9h 56m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Essen?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Essen is to night train which takes 4h 41m and costs $92.39 - $103.26 .
Is there a direct bus between Basel and Essen?
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Essen station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Essen central train station via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 56m.
Is there a direct train between Basel and Essen?
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Essen Hbf. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.
How far is it from Basel to Essen?
The distance between Basel and Essen is 574 km. The road distance is 549.9 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Essen without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Essen without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $92.39 - $103.26 .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Essen?
The train from Basel SBB to Essen Hbf takes 4h 45m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Where do I catch the Basel to Essen bus from?
Basel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.
Where do I catch the Basel to Essen train from?
Basel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Basel SBB station.
Train, bus or fly from Basel to Essen?
The best way to get from Basel to Essen is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs $92.39 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 9h 56m, you could also fly, which costs $108.70 - $369.57 and takes 5h 31m.
Where does the Basel to Essen bus arrive?
Basel to Essen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Düsseldorf central bus station.
Where does the Basel to Essen train arrive?
Basel to Essen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Can I drive from Basel to Essen?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Essen is 550 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Basel to Essen.
How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Essen?
Book your Basel to Essen train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Essen?
Book your Basel to Essen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Essen?
There are 1889+ hotels available in Essen. Prices start at $41.36 per night.
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