The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Riehen
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
5 m
Average duration
5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
6 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Riehen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Riehen will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Riehen on Sun, Dec 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 28 the direct trains cover the 6 km distance in an average of 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 m .
On Sun, Dec 28 the slowest trains will take 5 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Riehen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Riehen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €5.
Distance: 3 miles (6 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€5 Average price Cheapest | €5 Average price |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Why should you book Basel to Riehen trains with Omio?
SBB operates all train services from Basel to Riehen. Omio is the only official third party seller for SBB tickets.
Why book with Omio vs SBB?
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Official reseller: SBB tickets can only be bought on Omio or SBB's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for SBB tickets. Trainline, RailEurope, and Rail.Ninja do not sell SBB tickets as they are not official sellers.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Basel to Riehen.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Riehen
Trains from Basel to Riehen run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:14, the last at 21:07. The fastest train covers the 3 miles (6 km) distance in 18m.
Distance 3 miles (6 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 18m |
First train 00:14 |
Last train 21:07 |
Train companies: SBB from Basel to Riehen trainsSBB trains will get you between Basel and Riehen from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Riehen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Riehen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Riehen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Riehen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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