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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 prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 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 $40, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$160 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m 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 $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Basel costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
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.
FlixBus1:35 AM10h05Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)11:40 AMBasel, Bahnhof$701One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:35 AM10h05Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)11:40 AMBasel, Bahnhof$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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KL19493:46 PM6h04Eindhoven station9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$11161One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 3537 · 20081 · 10625 · IC 194612:19 PM8h29Eindhoven station8:48 PMBasel SBB$1041One-way4 transfers
IC 3939 · 18939 · 10921 · 1742212:38 PM6h43Eindhoven station7:21 PMBasel SBB$1051One-way5 transfers
IC 3537 · 20081 · ICE 10912:19 PM6h29Eindhoven station6:48 PMBasel SBB$1231One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM11h10Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)5:50 AMBasel, Bahnhof$811One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:45 PM9h35Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)8:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof$881One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 AM11h40Eindhoven, John F. Kennedylaan (Central Station)10:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof$881One-way0 transfers
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AF8345+
AF13922:46 PM22h59Eindhoven station1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3151One-way2 transfers
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AF8345+
AF13922:34 PM23h11Eindhoven station1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3151One-way2 transfers
3550+
AF8345+
AF13922:16 PM23h29Eindhoven station1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$3151One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eindhoven to Basel:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Basel costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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