Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | HBF | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit | Fastest | |||||
 | Basel Bad Station | HBF | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:52 PM CEST.
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 CA$71, 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
- 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
- AAm Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
- BFreiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
Train Companies
Based on 28 reviews, the company was rated 3.3 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained about the Wi-Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at CA$71
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Basel to Essen?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Essen start from CA$71. The average price for this train route is around CA$81. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure 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 435 km. The quickest train can get 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 May 2026 with a price of CA$76To 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 CA$76 to CA$76 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 CA$76, which is on 2026-05-20.
