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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. 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 train costs an average of $60, and a flight costs an average of $59.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$141 Average price Cheapest | $217 Average price | $206 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Arnhem:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Arnhem costing on average $141 (€113).
A bus is $140 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Arnhem costing on average $217 (€173).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 16h 52m.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Arnhem
How to get from Basel to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM16h35Basel, Bahnhof12:40 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$871One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 AM17h55Basel, Bahnhof7:20 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$841One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 74 · ICE 1010 · ICE 156 · RE 66488:46 AM7h18Basel SBB4:04 PMArnhem station$1691One-way3 transfers
Other options
ICE 374 · ICE 156 · RE 66488:16 AM7h48Basel SBB4:04 PMArnhem station$1971One-way2 transfers
ICE 374 · ICE 612 · 89881 · Bus NL-X8:16 AM7h38Basel SBB3:54 PMArnhem station$2131One-way3 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30 PM20h25Basel Bad Bhf8:55 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$851One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:25 AM17h50Basel, Bahnhof5:15 AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$991One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 PM20h00Basel, Bahnhof6:40 PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$1021One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Arnhem:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Arnhem costing on average $141 (€113).
A bus is $140 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Arnhem costing on average $217 (€173).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 9m.
Bus takes on average 16h 52m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Arnhem as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Arnhem station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Arnhem by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Arnhem by train.
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