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TodayJun 28
from $53
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Next departures to Basel

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Bad Station
    Operated by: Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Flixbus + Flixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: June 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Bad Station
    Operated by: FlixtrainFlixtrain
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 28 at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: HBF
    Arrival time: June 29 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Flixtrain + Flixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Essen to Basel.

Average Price$53 - $127Average Duration18h 5m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Average Price$42 - $42Average Duration13h 32m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average Price$51 - $55Average Duration5h 50m
18kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Basel

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
5h 50mAverage Duration
$51Cheapest ticket
18kgCO₂ emissions

Train Essen to Basel: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$42
Average train trip duration13h 32m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure6:03pm
Distance271 miles (436 km)

Essen to Basel Train

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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Essen to Basel, as early as possible.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Essen and Basel is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Basel.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Basel you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Essen and Basel, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

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Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

What's the cheapest way to go from Essen to Basel?

busbud logoThe train is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

The best way to travel between Essen and Basel is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $42 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $42. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Basel, choose the train, as it will take you from Essen to Basel in about 5h 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

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