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549 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Essen

Composite routes from Basel to Essen

Cheapest
4 h 35 min
Car
549 km.
from $30
Fastest
1 h 12 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators
Found: 1
FlixBus
Website
FlixBus
Website
8h 20m
Twice daily
$46.74–$65.22
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Airlines
Found: 8
KLM
Website
Air France
Website
easyJet
Website
Lufthansa
Website
Eurowings
Website
Swiss
Website
Air Dolomiti
Website
Condor Flugdienst
Website
KLM
Website
4h 32m
Every day
$369.57–$978.26
Air France
Website
4h 7m
Every day
$195.65–$652.17
easyJet
Website
1h 32m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$43.48–$228.26
Lufthansa
Website
3h 12m
Every day
$282.61–$510.87
Eurowings
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$70.65–$239.13
Swiss
Website
1h 16m
Every day
$70.65–$380.43
Air Dolomiti
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$108.70–$326.09
Condor Flugdienst
Website
55 min
Every day
$141.30–$521.74
Train operators
Found: 6
NS
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Nightjet
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
National Express
Website
VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
NS
Website
1h 10m
Every 30 minutes
$14.13–$35.87
+31 30 751 5155
+31 30 751 5155
Call
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
4h 45m
4 times a day
$92.39–$103.26
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
Call
Nightjet
Website
6h 11m
Once daily
$54.35–$173.91
+43 51717
+43 51717
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 12m
Every 20 minutes
$35.87–$65.22
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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National Express
Website
52 min
Hourly
$15.22–$22.83
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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VIAS Rail GmbH
Website
1h 30m
Hourly
$16.30–$23.91
069 450099650
069 450099650
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

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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