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Compare bus and train for Eindhoven to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 50m. 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $60.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$159 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration Fastest 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration 9h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Basel:
A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Basel costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
Travel optionsfrom Eindhoven to Basel
How to get from Eindhoven to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:10 AM11h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof$741One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus11:10 AM11h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof$741One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC 3523 · ICE 1255 · ECE 58:49 AM6h32Eindhoven station3:21 PMBasel SBB$2021One-way2 transfers
Other options
IC 3921 · 18921 · 26815 · IC 20138:08 AM7h40Eindhoven station3:48 PMBasel SBB$1761One-way4 transfers
IC 3921 · 18921 · 26815 · ICE 1058:08 AM6h40Eindhoven station2:48 PMBasel SBB$2181One-way3 transfers
FlixBus10:45 PM9h35Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)8:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$921One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:50 PM11h35Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof$841One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM13h00Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)3:50 AMBasel, Bahnhof$851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Basel:
A bus is $89 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Basel costing on average $159 (€127).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 50m.
Bus takes on average 9h 50m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eindhoven and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Intercity to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
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