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Compare train, bus, and flight for Utrecht to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of kr627 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of kr627, while a flight costs an average of kr2334.
Distance: 331 miles (534 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
kr1149 Average price | kr2334 Average price | kr627 Average price Cheapest | kr1939 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 49m Average total duration 8h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Basel:
A bus is kr523 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Basel costing on average kr1149.
A bus is kr1707 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Basel costing on average kr2334.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 19m.
Tickets start at around kr1149 compared to roughly kr1939 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about kr789. The journey takes 8h 19m versus 6h 53m 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 Utrecht to Basel
How to get from Utrecht to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM12h30Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A5:50 AMBasel, Bahnhofkr3801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM12h30Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A5:50 AMBasel, Bahnhofkr3801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL19498:40 PM1h10Amsterdam Airport Schiphol9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburgkr48661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 PM14h40Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhofkr3801One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus3:50 PM12h35Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhofkr3861One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:35 AM14h10Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhofkr4091One-way1 transfer
- AF5473+
AF13927:15 AM6h30Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburgkr26601One-way1 transfer - AF3171+AF13928:10 AM5h35Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburgkr29251One-way1 transfer
- AF8373+AF13926:55 AM6h50Amsterdam Airport Schiphol1:45 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburgkr29251One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Basel:
A bus is kr523 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Basel costing on average kr1149.
A bus is kr1707 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Basel costing on average kr2334.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 49m.
Bus takes on average 11h 19m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Basel SBB.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Basel by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Intercity, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
- 0 direct trains per day with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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