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Nine ways to Travel from Basel to Aachen

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Cheapest
By car (544 km)
4 h 36 min
544 km.
from $29
Fastest
Plane from Basel (EuroAirport Swiss) to Aachen (Dusseldorf International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
4 h 36 min
544 km.
from $7.10
Train
5 h 54 min
372 km.
from $191.61
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
5 h 56 min
372 km.
from $233.49
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
5 h 51 min
372 km.
from $331.32
Bus, Plane
5 h 41 min
372 km.
from $278.51
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
6 h 52 min
372 km.
from $215.55
Train, Plane (Train to Zurich Airport)
7 h 4 min
372 km.
from $222.08

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Maastricht
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$304.35
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$815.22
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$521.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
3h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$434.78
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

Eurowings

Website:
eurowings.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$228.26

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Cologne
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$271.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$815.22
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$521.74
Plane from Zurich Airport to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$369.57
Plane from Zurich Airport to Brussels
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$706.52

Air Dolomiti

Website:
airdolomiti.it/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$103.26–$369.57
Plane from Basel to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$423.91

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Zurich Airport to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$543.48

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$20.65–$50.00

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$65.22

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$42.39–$47.83
Train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Köln
Ave. Duration:
2h 4m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.35–$65.22
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$27.17–$30.43
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$97.83
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.13–$44.57
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$36.96–$41.30

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91
Train from Basel Sbb to Bonn
Ave. Duration:
6h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$173.91

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

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:
$34.78–$65.22

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.04–$20.65
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.30–$23.91

Österreichische Bundesbahnen

Website:
konzern.oebb.at/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a week
Train from Basel SBB to Köln
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Train from Brussels-Nord to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
4 times a week

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.33–$7.61

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Aachen is to bus which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 9h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Aachen is to drive which takes 4h 38m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Aachen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Aachen, Schanz via Basel Euroairport FR and Maastricht, Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Aachen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Aachen Hbf via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Aachen?

The distance between Basel and Aachen is 563 km. The road distance is 540.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Aachen without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $97.83 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Basel to Aachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Aachen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Aachen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Aachen?

The best way to get from Basel to Aachen is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs $97.83 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $52.17 - $76.09 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Basel to Aachen bus arrive?

Basel to Aachen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Maastricht station.

Where does the Basel to Aachen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Aachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Aachen is 541 km. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Basel to Aachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Aachen?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Aachen. Prices start at $38.16 per night.
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