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Compare train and bus 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 an average ticket price of CHF 59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 55m. 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 CHF 59, while a train costs an average of CHF 112.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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CHF 112 Average price | CHF 59 Average price Cheapest | CHF 151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 55m Average total duration Fastest 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 23m Average total duration 10h 53m 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Eindhoven to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Basel:
A bus is CHF 54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Basel costing on average CHF 112.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
Tickets start at around CHF 112 compared to roughly CHF 151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 39. The journey takes 6h 25m versus 6h 7m 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 Eindhoven to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Eindhoven to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 2915 · IC 3915 · 18915 · 109096:30 AM 6h51 Eindhoven station 1:21 PM Basel SBB CHF 114 1 One-way 5 transfers
Cheapest
IC 2915 · IC 3915 · 18915 · 109096:30 AM 6h51 Eindhoven station 1:21 PM Basel SBB CHF 114 1 One-way 5 transfers
Fastest
IC 3513 · 20069 · ICE 1036:19 AM 6h29 Eindhoven station 12:48 PM Basel SBB CHF 133 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
IC 3513 · 20069 · 10613 · IC 20406:19 AM 7h29 Eindhoven station 1:48 PM Basel SBB CHF 114 1 One-way 4 transfers
IC 3517 · 20071 · ICE 621 · ICE 5157:19 AM 6h29 Eindhoven station 1:48 PM Basel SBB CHF 148 1 One-way 4 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Basel:
A bus is CHF 54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Basel costing on average CHF 112.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 23m.
- Around 5 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Eindhoven station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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