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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 €50 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. 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 €50, while a flight costs an average of €641.
Distance: 270 miles (436 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€123 Average price | €641 Average price | €50 Average price Cheapest | €144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg 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 Venlo:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venlo costing on average €123.
A bus is €591 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venlo costing on average €641.
Other travel options to Venlo take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
Tickets start at around €123 compared to roughly €144 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 5h 42m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Venlo
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM13h35Basel, Bahnhof4:20 AMVenlo, Centraal Station€391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:45 PM13h35Basel, Bahnhof4:20 AMVenlo, Centraal Station€391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL1946 · KL18032:25 PM3h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport€3061One-way1 transfer
Other options
- KL1948 · KL17976:25 PM13h15EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg7:40 AMDusseldorf Airport€1371One-way1 transfer
- KL1948 · KL18016:25 PM19h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport€1841One-way1 transfer
VY6261 · VY18982:25 PM5h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg8:10 PMDusseldorf Airport€1861One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Venlo:
A bus is €73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Venlo costing on average €123.
A bus is €591 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Venlo costing on average €641.
Other travel options to Venlo take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 12m.
Bus takes on average 11h 25m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 18 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Venlo station.
- 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.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Venlo by train.
- Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Venlo by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Venlo by bus.
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