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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €138.
Distance: 255 miles (411 km)
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€96 Average price | €41 Average price Cheapest | €264 Average price |
6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Düsseldorf to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Basel
Travel to Basel 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 Düsseldorf to Basel.
There are 3 options to travel to Basel from Düsseldorf including taking a train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel is a bus with an average price of $24 (€21).
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Basel:
Taking a bus costs $101 (€91) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $125 (€113) for the same trip.
A bus is $9 (€9) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Basel costing on average $33 (€30).
The quickest way to travel to Basel from Düsseldorf is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Basel by bus takes 9 h 5 min on average.
Train takes 4 h 26 min on average.
The distance is approximately 255 miles (411 km) from Düsseldorf to Basel.
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Basel is:
- 7 buses a day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Basel from Düsseldorf as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Basel:
- Buses mostly leave from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and tend to arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Düsseldorf to Basel:
- Travel with FlixBus for buses to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Düsseldorf to Basel tickets on Omio for $24 (€21).
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper to go to Basel by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find KLM Cityhopper Düsseldorf to Basel tickets on Omio for $125 (€113).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet to go to Basel by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Deutsche Bahn Düsseldorf to Basel tickets on Omio for $33 (€30).
Yes, there are direct routes from Düsseldorf to Basel with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to take to Basel with FlixBus.
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Basel with Deutsche Bahn.
Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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