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Compare bus and train for Maastricht to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 7m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €48.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€99 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
6h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Maastricht to Basel by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Maastricht to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Basel:
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Basel costing on average $60 (€48).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht and Basel as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
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