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Compare train and bus for Basel to Eindhoven
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Eindhoven among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $63, while a train costs an average of $127.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Eindhoven
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Eindhoven, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Eindhoven:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Eindhoven costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $178 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $52. The journey takes 6h 23m versus 5h 58m 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 Basel to Eindhoven
How to get from Basel to Eindhoven by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Eindhoven is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 26801 · S88:16 PM 10h25 Basel SBB 6:41 AM Eindhoven station $65 1 One-way 5 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 26801 · S88:16 PM 10h25 Basel SBB 6:41 AM Eindhoven station $65 1 One-way 5 transfers
Fastest
ICE 108 · 20082 · IC 356411:16 AM 6h25 Basel SBB 5:41 PM Eindhoven station $93 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
ICE 100 · 92004 · S8 · 200607:16 PM 11h25 Basel SBB 6:41 AM Eindhoven station $65 1 One-way 4 transfers
ICE 272 · ICE 920 · 10600 · 200628:16 PM 11h25 Basel SBB 7:41 AM Eindhoven station $65 1 One-way 4 transfers
ICE 100 · 10600 · 20062 · IC 35247:16 PM 12h25 Basel SBB 7:41 AM Eindhoven station $65 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus2:05 AM 10h15 Basel, Bahnhof 12:20 PM Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) $66 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM 14h35 Basel, Bahnhof 5:20 AM Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) $79 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Eindhoven:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Eindhoven costing on average $127.
Other travel options to Eindhoven take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Eindhoven as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Eindhoven station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Eindhoven by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Eindhoven by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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