- Basel to Essen trains
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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Essen
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Essen. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $43, 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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Essen by train
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 $52. The average price for this train route is around $52. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Essen?
The average train ride duration from Basel to Essen is 14h 41m, covering a distance of 270 miles (435 km). The quickest train can get you there in 10h 31m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which train operators service the Basel to Essen route?
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Basel to Essen?
The earliest train departs from Basel to Essen at 7:09am. And the latest train departs at 7:09am.
What 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?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Basel to Essen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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.







