Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Cheapest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | HBF | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | HBF | No tags | |||||
 | Basel Bad Station | HBF | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | HBF | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Basel to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 12 hours 4 minutes and with fares starting at just £37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Essen?
Basel
- A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - B
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - C
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - D
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Essen
- A
HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany - B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Based on 32 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at £37
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Essen by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Basel to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Essen start from £37. The average price for this train route is around £39. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Essen?
The average train journey time from Basel to Essen is 12h 4m, covering a distance of 270 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 4m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Essen route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Essen?
The earliest train from Basel to Essen departs at 08:44. And the latest train departs at 08:44.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Essen was searched and found on 19 Jul 2026 with a price of £56To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Essen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £56 to £56 for a train ticket from Basel to Essen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £56, which is on 2026-07-19.
What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Essen?
The Train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Basel and Essen is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost £39 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from £37. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Essen, choose the train, as it will take you from Basel to Essen in about 5h 30m – that's the fastest way to get there!
