What is the best way to travel from Aachen to Basel?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Buses and Trains to Basel from Aachen. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Basel from Aachen?
You can reach Basel with just £38 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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FlixBus10h 20m014:25AachenWest Train Station00:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 14:25:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus11h 35m015:10AachenWest Train Station02:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 15:10:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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FlixBus12h 10m017:40AachenWest Train Station05:50BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 17:40:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 10m
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FlixBus11h 40m019:45AachenWest Train Station07:25BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 19:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 10m019:51AachenCentral Station01:01BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 19:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 01:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 45m004:51AachenCentral Station11:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 04:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 11/06/2026 11:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn7h 10m017:51AachenCentral Station01:01BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 17:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 01:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 57m004:51AachenCentral Station11:48BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 04:51:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 11/06/2026 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
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Wizz Air11h 45m020:30Maastricht-Aachen AirportMaastricht-Aachen Airport08:15Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Maastricht-Aachen Airport, Maastricht-Aachen Airport (Netherlands) at 16/06/2026 20:30:00 to Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) arriving at 17/06/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Aachen to Basel?
You can get to Basel from Aachen in just 5h 10m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn5h 10m019:51AachenCentral Station01:01BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 19:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 01:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £72 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
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Deutsche Bahn5h 21m019:51AachenCentral Station01:12BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 19:51:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 01:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 45m004:51AachenCentral Station11:36BaselBadischer Train Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 04:51:00 to Badischer Train Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 11/06/2026 11:36:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
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Deutsche Bahn6h 57m004:51AachenCentral Station11:48BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Central Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 04:51:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 11/06/2026 11:48:00. 50 Economy ticket for £85 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 57m
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FlixBus10h 15m022:15AachenWest Train Station08:30BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 22:15:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
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FlixBus10h 20m014:25AachenWest Train Station00:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 14:25:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
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FlixBus11h 35m015:10AachenWest Train Station02:45BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 15:10:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 02:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 35m
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FlixBus11h 40m019:45AachenWest Train Station07:25BaselCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from West Train Station, Aachen (Germany) at 11/06/2026 19:45:00 to Central Station, Basel (Switzerland) arriving at 12/06/2026 07:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
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Wizz Air11h 45m020:30Maastricht-Aachen AirportMaastricht-Aachen Airport08:15Basel Mulhouse AirportBasel Mulhouse Airport0EconomyA Flight from Wizz Air goes from Maastricht-Aachen Airport, Maastricht-Aachen Airport (Netherlands) at 16/06/2026 20:30:00 to Basel Mulhouse Airport, Basel Mulhouse Airport (France) arriving at 17/06/2026 08:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Aachen to Basel
What are the most popular stations in Aachen and Basel?
In Aachen, you will usually depart from Elisenbrunnen Bus Stop, West Train Station or Central Station, while in Basel you will be arriving at Central Station, Markthalle Bus Station or Badischer Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Basel from Aachen? With 5 connections between 2 Flight, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Aachen and Basel, you can pay as low as £38 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Basel in just 5h 10m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Aachen and Basel are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Wizz Air, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Aachen and Basel is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Eilendorf or to Birsfelden, and look at flights from Liege Airport, and landing at Basel Mulhouse Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Aachen to Basel?
The most popular companies between Aachen and Basel, are Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus and Wizz Air. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
Airlines: Wizz Air
All you need to know when you travel from Aachen to Basel
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Aachen to Basel. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Aachen to Basel
How can I reach Basel from Aachen?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Basel from Aachen.
How far is Basel from Aachen?
The distance between Aachen and Basel is 373.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Aachen and Basel?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 10 kgs of CO2, a train 13 kgs, a car 63 kgs, and a flight 92 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Aachen to Basel?
You can get to Basel with just £38 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Basel?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Basel in just 5h 10m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Aachen and to Basel
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Aachen and to Basel. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
