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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Arnhem
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Arnhem among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $59, and a flight costs an average of $58.
Distance: 314 miles (506 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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$139 Average price Cheapest | $214 Average price |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Basel to Arnhem
How to get from Basel to Arnhem by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Basel to Arnhem is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus08:05AM16h35Basel, Bahnhof12:40AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$941One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus08:05AM16h35Basel, Bahnhof12:40AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$941One-way1 transfer
Fastest
KL194806:25PM1h25EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg07:50PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$7611One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 6 · ICE 918 · ICE 1228 · ICE 12210:46AM7h40Basel SBB06:26PMArnhem station$1691One-way3 transfers
ICE 374 · ICE 12608:16AM6h10Basel SBB02:26PMArnhem station$1981One-way1 transfer
ICE 372 · ICE 12410:16AM6h10Basel SBB04:26PMArnhem station$1981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus02:55AM16h30Basel, Bahnhof07:25PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$1171One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus01:25AM17h55Basel, Bahnhof07:20PMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$1211One-way2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus12:30PM20h20Basel Bad Bhf08:50AMArnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek)$1541One-way2 transfers
U2786212:50PM1h35EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg02:25PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$3691One-way0 transfers
KL194410:15AM1h30EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:45AMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$5191One-way0 transfers
BA765+
BA848906:10AM6h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg12:55PMAmsterdam Airport Schiphol$4921One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Arnhem:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Arnhem costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $14 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Arnhem costing on average $59 (€48).
Other travel options to Arnhem take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 40m.
Bus takes on average 14h 15m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Arnhem as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Arnhem station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Arnheim, Amsterdamseweg (Centraal Station/Sonsbeek).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Arnhem by train.
- Travel with easyJet to go to Arnhem by flight.
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