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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Aachen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Aachen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 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 $52, while a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 232 miles (374 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 38m Average total duration Fastest 5h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Aachen:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Aachen costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Aachen costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
Flight takes on average 12h 52m.
Tickets start at around $94 (€76) compared to roughly $159 (€129) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). The journey takes 5h 8m versus 5h 2m 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.
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How to get from Basel to Aachen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Aachen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:50 PM10h10Basel8:00 AMAachen$621One-way0 transfers
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- 9:50 PM10h10Basel8:00 AMAachen$621One-way0 transfers
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- 9:50 PM10h10Basel8:00 AMAachen$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 8:50 PM10h10Basel7:00 AMAachen$821One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Aachen:
A bus is $42 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Aachen costing on average $94 (€76).
A bus is $126 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Aachen costing on average $179 (€145).
Other travel options to Aachen take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 17m.
Flight takes on average 12h 52m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Aachen as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Aachen Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Aachen, Henricistraße / Kühlwetterstraße.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Aachen by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Aachen by train.
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