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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Venlo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Venlo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. 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 €52, while a flight costs an average of €591.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€128 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest | €591 Average price | €144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 11m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Basel to Venlo
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Venlo, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Venlo:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venlo costing on average €128.
A bus is €539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venlo costing on average €591.
Other travel options to Venlo take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Tickets start at around €128 compared to roughly €144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €17. The journey takes 5h 41m versus 5h 17m 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 Venlo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Venlo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:35 AM 17h45 Basel 3:20 AM Venlo €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:35 AM 17h45 Basel 3:20 AM Venlo €47 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
12:45 PM 13h35 Basel 2:20 AM Venlo €51 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Venlo:
A bus is €76 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venlo costing on average €128.
A bus is €539 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venlo costing on average €591.
Other travel options to Venlo take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 24 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Venlo 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 Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Venlo, Centraal Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Venlo station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Venlo by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Venlo by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, KLM Cityhopper, Vueling to go to Venlo by flight.
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