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Today28 Jun
from US$53
Tomorrow29 Jun
from US$155
Mon30 Jun
from US$95
Tue1 Jul
from US$101
Wed2 Jul
from US$88
Thu3 Jul
Fri4 Jul
from US$123
Sat5 Jul

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 29 June at
    Departure city: Essen
    Departure location: Essen
    Arrival time: 30 June at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
    Operated by: BlaBlaCar BusBlaBlaCar Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Basel

Bus
Average priceUS$53 - US$127Average duration18h 5m
11kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Train
Average priceUS$42 - US$42Average duration13h 32m
10kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Carpool
Average priceUS$51 - US$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 a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just US$51, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

Bus Essen to Basel: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$82
Average bus trip duration18h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure09:55
Distance271 miles

Essen to Basel Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Basel

  1. How far is Basel from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Basel by coach covers an approximate distance of 270 miles (435 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Basel from Essen without flying?

    To travel from Essen to Basel without flying, you can take the coaches. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
26/06
No data
27/06
US$100
Today
US$50
29/06
US$145
30/06
US$88
01/07
US$94
02/07
US$82
03/07
US$84
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Essen to Basel was searched and found on 28 Jun 2025 with a price of US$50

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

You can expect to pay from US$50 to US$145 for a bus ticket from Essen to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$82, which is on 2025-07-02.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Essen to Basel, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Basel will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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