How to travel from Arnhem to Basel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Arnhem to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arnhem to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a flight costs an average of $88.

Distance: 314 miles (506 km)

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Bus

$118

Average price

$207

Average price

$70

Average price

Cheapest

7h 51m

Average total duration

7h 21m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 19m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

14h 27m

Average total duration

13h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.5 - 3.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.3kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

easyJet

Most popular airline

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Arnhem to Basel

How to get from Arnhem to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Arnhem to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM13h55
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
10:10PMBasel, Bahnhof
$1261One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:15AM13h55
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
10:10PMBasel, Bahnhof
$1261One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1949
08:55PM1h10
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$6291One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:55AM17h05
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
02:00AMBasel, Bahnhof
$1271One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:10PM16h15
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
04:25AMBasel, Bahnhof
$1461One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
04:40PM15h50
Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)
08:30AMBasel, Bahnhof
$1681One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU21224
09:35PM1h15
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:50PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$2961One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA449 · BA758
07:05AM8h30
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
03:35PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$5691One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA449 · BA762
07:05AM11h00
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
06:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$5691One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Arnhem to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Arnhem to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Arnhem and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Arnhem to Basel is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Arnhem to Basel costing on average $52 (€42).

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Arnhem to Basel costing on average $88 (€71).

The fastest way to travel from Arnhem to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 22m.

Bus takes on average 13h 55m.

The distance from Arnhem to Basel is approximately 314 miles (506 km).
The average frequency per day from Arnhem to Basel is:
  • Around 36 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Arnhem to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Arnhem station and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Arnhem to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, PKP Intercity, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity, ÖBB Nightjet to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Arnhem to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB Nightjet.
  • 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Arnhem 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.

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