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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for its outstanding collection from Old Masters to modern and contemporary art. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
1 h 31 m
Average duration
1 h 43 m
Trains per day
9
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Baden-Baden to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baden-Baden to Basel will cost around $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 9 trains that leave Baden-Baden for Basel on Tue, Jun 02, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 31 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest trains will take 1 h 58 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
17007 · ICE 275
17007 · ICE 275+
S6
ICE 204 · ICE 273+
S6
ICE 271
ICE 204 · ICE 273
ICE 101
ICE 271
ICE 271
17007 · ICE 275+
S6
17007 · ICE 275Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Baden-Baden to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $26, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 88 miles (143 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $56 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Baden-Baden to Basel:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Baden-Baden to Basel costing on average $56 (€45).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 40m.
The journey is about 18m faster (1h 31m by train vs 1h 49m by car) and roughly $43 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $92 (€74)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Baden-Baden to Basel trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 103 | On time 11:25 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h28 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 103+ S6 | On time 11:25 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h26 | 12:51 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 | On time 11:25 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h28 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
RE2+ ICE 71 | 11:29 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h55 | 1:24 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | 1:20 PM Baden-Baden station | 1h28 | 2:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 271 | On time 6:14 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h34 | 7:48 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 271 | On time 6:14 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h34 | 7:48 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 · ICE 273+ S6 | On time 6:40 AM Baden-Baden station | 2h11 | 8:51 AM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 204 · ICE 273 | Delayed 6:40 AM Baden-Baden station | 2h13 | 6:53 AM 6:53 AMBasel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 204 · ICE 273 | Delayed 6:40 AM Baden-Baden station | 2h13 | 6:53 AM 6:53 AMBasel SBB | 1 transfer | |
RE7+ ICE 275 | On time 7:55 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h58 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
17007 · ICE 275 | On time 7:55 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h58 | 9:53 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
17007 · ICE 275+ S6 | 7:55 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h56 | 9:51 AM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
ICE 101 | 9:20 AM Baden-Baden station | 1h31 | 10:51 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Baden-Baden to Basel run on average 13 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€12) by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 88 miles (143 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 88 miles (143 km) |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€21) |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 12:36 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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A walkable historic core of lanes, fountains, church squares, and traditional facades, ideal for exploring the city’s character on foot.
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