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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Emden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Emden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €73, while a flight costs an average of €970.
Distance: 401 miles (646 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€91 Average price | €970 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest | €145 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 18h 8m Average total duration 17h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Emden, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Emden:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Emden costing on average €91.
A bus is €897 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Emden costing on average €970.
Other travel options to Emden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
Tickets start at around €91 compared to roughly €145 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €54. The journey takes 8h 2m versus 7h 21m 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 Emden by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Emden is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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5:25 AM 8h00 Basel 1:25 PM Emden €127 1 One-way 1 transfer
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5:25 AM 8h00 Basel 1:25 PM Emden €127 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
5:25 AM 8h00 Basel 1:25 PM Emden €127 1 One-way 1 transfer
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7:25 AM 8h00 Basel 3:25 PM Emden €127 1 One-way 1 transfer9:25 AM 8h00 Basel 5:25 PM Emden €127 1 One-way 1 transfer1:25 PM 8h00 Basel 9:25 PM Emden €127 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Emden:
A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Emden costing on average €91.
A bus is €897 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Emden costing on average €970.
Other travel options to Emden take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 32m.
Bus takes on average 18h 8m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Emden 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 Bremen Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Emden Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Emden, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Emden by bus.
- Travel with Air France, KLM Cityhopper to go to Emden by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Emden by train.
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