Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Basel Bad Station | HBF | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to travel from Basel to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Essen?
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Essen
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
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 £40. The average price for this train route is around £40. 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 14h 41m, covering a distance of 270 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 10h 31m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Essen route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Essen?
The earliest train from Basel to Essen departs at 07:09. And the latest train departs at 07:09.
Which is the best train operator from Basel to Essen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Basel to Essen?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Basel to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Basel to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
