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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Utrecht
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Basel to Utrecht among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $90 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $90, while a flight costs an average of $756.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$756 Average price | $172 Average price | $90 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 48m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Utrecht:
A bus is $59 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Utrecht costing on average $127.
A bus is $146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Utrecht costing on average $213.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 25m.
Bus takes on average 12h 8m.
Tickets start at around $127 compared to roughly $205 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $78. The journey takes 7h 55m versus 7h 43m 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 Utrecht
How to get from Basel to Utrecht by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Utrecht is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM12h50Basel, Bahnhof4:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$341One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 AM12h50Basel, Bahnhof4:25 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$341One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL19486:25 PM1h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$931One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM13h00Basel, Bahnhof7:40 AMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$341One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 AM14h40Basel, Bahnhof7:30 PMUtrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A$341One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus8:44 AM15h36Basel Bad Bhf12:20 AMUtrecht, Centraal Station$351One-way2 transfers
- KL19462:25 PM1h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg3:50 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$931One-way0 transfers
- KL19426:30 AM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:00 AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1241One-way0 transfers
AF1393+AF83182:25 PM5h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:00 PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$1691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Utrecht:
A bus is $82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Utrecht costing on average $172.
A bus is $665 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Utrecht costing on average $756.
Other travel options to Utrecht take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 12h 33m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Utrecht 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 Utrecht Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Utrecht by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Utrecht by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Utrecht by flight.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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