How to travel from Basel to Oberhausen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Oberhausen

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $129 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. 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 $129, while a flight costs an average of $930.

Distance: 273 miles (440 km)

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$930

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$136

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$129

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$125

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4h 56m

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2h 56m

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5h 25m

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4h 55m

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15h 8m

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14h 38m

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6h 6m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Oberhausen is a train with an average price of $103.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Oberhausen:

A train is $31 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Oberhausen costing on average $134.

A train is $827 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Oberhausen costing on average $930.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Oberhausen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 5m.

Bus takes on average 6h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Basel and Oberhausen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Oberhausen among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 31m faster (4h 35m by train vs 6h 6m by car) and roughly $22 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($103 vs $125). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Basel to Oberhausen

How to get from Basel to Oberhausen by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Basel to Oberhausen is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:25 AM4h50
    Basel
    12:15 PMOberhausen
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:25 AM4h50
    Basel
    12:15 PMOberhausen
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    7:25 AM4h50
    Basel
    12:15 PMOberhausen
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    9:25 AM4h50
    Basel
    2:15 PMOberhausen
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    11:25 AM4h50
    Basel
    4:15 PMOberhausen
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
    1:25 PM4h50
    Basel
    6:15 PMOberhausen
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Oberhausen

Travel to Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Oberhausen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Oberhausen is a bus with an average price of $129.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Oberhausen:

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Oberhausen costing on average $136.

A bus is $801 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Oberhausen costing on average $930.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Oberhausen is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 25m.

Bus takes on average 15h 8m.

The distance from Basel to Oberhausen is approximately 273 miles (440 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Oberhausen is:
  • Around 24 trains per day.
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Oberhausen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Oberhausen:
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Oberhausen, Hbf Fernbushaltestelle.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Oberhausen Hbf.
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Oberhausen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Oberhausen by bus.
  • Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, KLM, Air France to go to Oberhausen by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Oberhausen by train.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Oberhausen often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Berlin, Arnhem, Duisburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oberhausen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Oberhausen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days are usually sufficient to explore Oberhausen's main attractions, including the Gasometer, Centro shopping mall, and the Sea Life Aquarium.

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