How to travel from Aachen to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Aachen and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Aachen to Basel is a bus with an average price of kr368.

This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Basel:

A bus is kr364 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Basel costing on average kr732.

A bus is kr1067 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Basel costing on average kr1435.

The fastest way to travel from Aachen to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 5h 37m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 13m.

Flight takes on average 10h 37m.

The distance from Aachen to Basel is approximately 232 miles (374 km).

The average frequency per day from Aachen to Basel is:

• Around 16 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Aachen and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Aachen to Basel:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Aachen to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Basel by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Arriva NL to go to Basel by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Aachen to Basel:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Aachen to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.