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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 an average ticket price of DKK 394 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 35m. 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 DKK 394, while a flight costs an average of DKK 3,313.
Distance: 242 miles (391 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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DKK 959 Average price | DKK 394 Average price Cheapest | DKK 3,313 Average price | DKK 1,180 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Maastricht to Basel
Compare the available ways to get from Maastricht to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Basel:
A bus is DKK 565 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Basel costing on average DKK 959.
A bus is DKK 2,920 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Basel costing on average DKK 3,313.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
Tickets start at around DKK 959 compared to roughly DKK 1,180 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about DKK 222. The journey takes 5h 50m versus 5h 21m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Maastricht to Basel
How to get from Maastricht to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Maastricht to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus
2:50 AM 8h50 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 11:40 AM Basel, Bahnhof DKK 236 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
2:50 AM 8h50 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 11:40 AM Basel, Bahnhof DKK 236 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- KL1802 · KL1947
2:30 PM 2h55 Dusseldorf Airport 5:25 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg DKK 1,770 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- 18921 · 26815 · ICE 2013 · ICE 371
8:53 AM 6h55 Maastricht station 3:48 PM Basel SBB DKK 663 1 One-way 3 transfers - 18929 · 26819 · IC 2044 · ICE 373
10:53 AM 6h55 Maastricht station 5:48 PM Basel SBB DKK 663 1 One-way 3 transfers - 18929 · 26819 · ICE 107
10:53 AM 5h55 Maastricht station 4:48 PM Basel SBB DKK 679 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
11:59 PM 8h21 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 8:20 AM Basel, Bahnhof DKK 264 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
1:45 PM 11h00 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 12:45 AM Basel, Bahnhof DKK 300 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 AM 11h20 Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) 10:50 PM Basel, Bahnhof DKK 364 1 One-way 1 transfer
AF1007 · AF11928:45 PM 13h15 Dusseldorf Airport 10:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg DKK 907 1 One-way 1 transfer- AF1407 · AF1192
5:15 PM 16h45 Dusseldorf Airport 10:00 AM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg DKK 917 1 One-way 1 transfer - AF1007 · AF1292
8:45 PM 17h10 Dusseldorf Airport 1:55 PM EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg DKK 917 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Basel:
A bus is DKK 565 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Basel costing on average DKK 959.
A bus is DKK 2,920 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Basel costing on average DKK 3,313.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 20m.
Bus takes on average 9h 31m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 5 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, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, Condor Flugdienst, Vueling, KLM Cityhopper to go to Basel by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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