How to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Düsseldorf to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $117.

Distance: 255 miles (411 km)

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$120

Average price

$49

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$285

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6h 25m

Average total duration

5h 55m

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30m

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7h 30m

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4h 35m

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1h 35m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Düsseldorf to Basel

How to get from Düsseldorf to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:45 AM8h40
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    12:25 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:45 PM10h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    2:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $701One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF1107 · AF1192
    6:55 AM3h00
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4351One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:40 PM9h45
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    7:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:50 PM10h00
    Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    3:50 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1191One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    4:38 PM11h12
    Düsseldorf Hbf
    3:50 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1201One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLM CityhopperKL1798 · KL1945
    8:15 AM5h40
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1943
    6:20 AM3h25
    Dusseldorf Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer
  • German AirwaysKL1796+KLM CityhopperKL1945
    6:20 AM7h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3881One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Düsseldorf to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Düsseldorf and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel is a bus with an average price of $30 (€24).

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

A bus is $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Basel costing on average $38 (€31).

A bus is $87 (€71) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Düsseldorf to Basel costing on average $117 (€95).

The fastest way to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 50m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 40m.

The distance from Düsseldorf to Basel is approximately 255 miles (411 km).
The average frequency per day from Düsseldorf to Basel is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Düsseldorf and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Düsseldorf to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Düsseldorf to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Basel by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Düsseldorf to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Düsseldorf 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.
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