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Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel to Essen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Essen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 270 miles (435 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€88 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest |
6h 2m Average total duration Fastest 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Basel to Essen by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Essen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Essen
Travel to Essen 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 Basel to Essen.
There are 3 travel options from Basel to Essen: bus, train or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Essen from Basel is by taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€23).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Basel to Essen:
Taking a bus costs $96 (€86) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $121 (€109).
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train with an average ticket price of $33 (€30) from Basel to Essen.
The fastest way to get to Essen from Basel is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 34 min.
Other travel options to Essen take longer:
Bus takes 10 h 57 min on average.
Getting to Essen by flight takes 4 h 45 min on average.
The distance is approximately 270 miles (435 km) from Basel to Essen.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Essen is:
- 9 buses a day.
- 3 flights a day.
- 19 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Basel and Essen as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Essen:
- Trains most often depart from Basel at Basel SBB and arrive in Essen at Essen Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Essen:
- You can travel by bus to Essen from Basel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Basel to Essen tickets for $25 (€23) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Basel to Essen with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Euro City (EC), and you can find Deutsche Bahn Basel to Essen tickets for $33 (€30) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Essen with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Essen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Basel and Essen.
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