How to travel from Maastricht to Basel

There are 3 options to travel between Maastricht and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Basel is a bus with an average price of €41.

This is compared to other travel options from Maastricht to Basel:

A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Basel costing on average €88.

A bus is €121 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Maastricht to Basel costing on average €162.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 6h 13m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 14m.

Flight takes on average 12h 43m.

The distance from Maastricht to Basel is approximately 242 miles (391 km).

The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Basel is:

• Around 19 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Maastricht to Basel:

• Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Basel SBB.
• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Buses mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Arriva NL to go to Basel by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Basel:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Maastricht to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.

Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.