What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Solingen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Solingen is to bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf which costs €45 - €70 and takes 10h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Solingen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Solingen is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €80 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Solingen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Solingen Birkerstraße via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Solingen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Solingen. However, there are services departing from Basel Bad Bf and arriving at Solingen Bahnhof Mitte via Solingen, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Solingen?

The distance between Basel and Solingen is 523 km. The road distance is 516.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Solingen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Solingen without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €80 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Solingen?

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basel to Solingen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Solingen bus from?

Basel to Solingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Solingen train from?

Basel to Solingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Solingen?

The best way to get from Basel to Solingen is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 11m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Solingen bus arrive?

Basel to Solingen bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Köln station.

Where does the Basel to Solingen train arrive?

Basel to Solingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Solingen, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Solingen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Solingen is 516 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Basel to Solingen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Solingen?

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Where can I stay near Solingen?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Solingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
4h 20m
€80–160
Bus via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Leverkusenbus FlixBus N11
10h 21m
€45–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf to Solingen Birkerstraßebus Sb25
8h 11m
Drive 516.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Solingencar 516.5 km
4h 25m
€100–144
Fly Basel to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BSL - DUS
6h 23m
€115–326
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane ZRH - DUS
5h 51m
€114–286
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane ZRH - CGN
5h 28m
€113–268
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane ZRH - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Solingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 36m
€162–334
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FRA - DUS
5h 43m
€148–267
Fly Basel to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BSL - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Solingen, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 32m
€163–414

Basel to Solingen by train

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Distance: 523 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Solingen, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Solingen, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €80–160 and the journey takes 4h 4m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Solingen Birkerstraße via Köln Breslauer Platz/Hbf in around 8h 11m.

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