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Compare train, bus, and flight for Aachen to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 432 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of DKK 432, while a flight costs an average of DKK 4,080.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 974 Average price | DKK 432 Average price Cheapest | DKK 4,080 Average price | DKK 1,041 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration 9h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Aachen to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Basel:
A bus is DKK 543 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Basel costing on average DKK 974.
A bus is DKK 3,649 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Basel costing on average DKK 4,080.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Tickets start at around DKK 974 compared to roughly DKK 1,041 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 67. The journey takes 5h 32m versus 4h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Aachen to Basel
How to get from Aachen to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Aachen to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 PM 10h20 Aachen 11:45 PM Basel DKK 328 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:25 PM 10h20 Aachen 11:45 PM Basel DKK 328 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM 10h15 Aachen 6:30 AM Basel DKK 353 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:15 PM 14h10 Aachen 11:25 AM Basel DKK 360 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Aachen to Basel:
A bus is DKK 543 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Aachen to Basel costing on average DKK 974.
A bus is DKK 3,649 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Aachen to Basel costing on average DKK 4,080.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Aachen Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV Lyria, ÖBB | Nightjet, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Condor Flugdienst, Vueling to go to Basel by flight.
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