Düsseldorf to Basel train

Fri, Apr 19
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Cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Basel

Showing times and prices for Apr 19

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
Deutsche Bahn
08:27AM5h06
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:33PMBasel SBB
$1001One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:44AM4h26
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:10PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:21AM4h26
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:47PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:51AM4h56
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:47PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
09:27AM4h20
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:47PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
2 transfers

Train schedule from Düsseldorf to Basel

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, April 19
Deutsche Bahn
08:21AM4h26
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:47PMBasel SBB
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:27AM5h06
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:33PMBasel SBB
0 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:44AM4h26
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:10PMBasel SBB
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:51AM4h56
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:47PMBasel SBB
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
09:27AM4h20
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:47PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
09:27AM5h28
Düsseldorf Hbf
02:55PMBasel SBB
2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Düsseldorf to Basel

Showing times and prices for Apr 19

Fastest Journey

4 h 20 m

Average

4 h 47 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

411 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Basel every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Deutsche Bahn
09:27AM4h20
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:47PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche Bahn
08:44AM4h26
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:10PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:21AM4h26
Düsseldorf Hbf
12:47PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:51AM4h56
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:47PMBasel SBB
$1261One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn
08:27AM5h06
Düsseldorf Hbf
01:33PMBasel SBB
$1001One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Basel

distanceDistance255 miles (411 km)
durationAverage train duration4 h 26 min
priceAverage train ticket price$112 (€98)
frequencyTrain frequency6 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 6 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesDeutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet

Trains from Düsseldorf to Basel cover the 255 miles (411 km) long route taking on average 4 h 26 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet. Normally, there are 6 trains operating per day. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $43 (€38), but the average price of train tickets is $112 (€98). Travelers depart most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.

Train companies: Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet from Düsseldorf to Basel trains

Travel to Basel from Düsseldorf from $23 (€20) with Omio’s train partners Deutsche Bahn and ÖBB Nightjet! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable journey for you.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Düsseldorf to Basel. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Deutsche Bahn from Düsseldorf to Basel train information:

  • Average Duration: 4 h 10 min
  • Cheapest Price: $23
  • Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

Deutsche Bahn, Inter City Express (ICE), Intercity (IC), Regional Express (RE), Regionalbahn (RB) classes from Düsseldorf to Basel

Check and compare train options, travel classes, and amenities for trains from Düsseldorf to Basel with Deutsche Bahn, Inter City Express (ICE), Intercity (IC), Regional Express (RE), Regionalbahn (RB)

Inter City Express (ICE)

1st class
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Power socket at seat
  • Adjustable seat
  • Extra legroom (at least 89 cm)
  • Solo seats available
  • Face-to-face seats available
  • Folding table
  • 3 seat in a row
  • Seat reservation included
  • No dedicated space for bicycles*
  • Pets allowed
  • Meal service at seat and restaurant
  • No dedicated area for families with children
  • No dedicated space for prams
  • Quiet area/zone
  • 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • 1 piece of large luggage per person
  • Air conditioning
  • No dedicated accessible seats
  • Partially barrier-free
  • Accessibility assistance service
  • Travel advisories priority lane
  • Access to DB Lounge
  • Access to digital newspaper & magazine

Inter City Express (ICE)

2nd class
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Power socket at seat
  • Adjustable seat
  • Extra legroom (at least 80 cm)
  • Solo seats available
  • Face-to-face seats available
  • Folding table
  • 4 seat in a row
  • Seat reservation not included
  • Dedicated space for bicycles
  • Pets allowed
  • Meal service at the restaurant
  • Area for families with children
  • Space for prams
  • Quiet area/zone
  • 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • 1 piece of large luggage per person
  • Air conditioning
  • Dedicated accessible seats
  • Partially barrier-free
  • Accessibility assistance service
  • No Travel advisories priority lane
  • No access to DB lounge
  • No access to digital newspapers & magazines

Intercity (IC)

1st class
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Power socket at seat
  • Seat not adjustable
  • Standard legroom
  • Solo seats available
  • Face-to-face seats available
  • Folding table
  • 3 seat in a row
  • Seat reservation included
  • No dedicated space for bicycles*
  • Pets allowed
  • No buy-on-board food
  • No dedicated area for families with children
  • No dedicated space for prams
  • No quiet area/zone
  • 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • 1 piece of large luggage per person
  • Air conditioning
  • No dedicated accessible seats
  • Partially barrier-free
  • Accessibility assistance service
  • Travel advisories priority lane
  • Access to DB Lounge
  • Access to digital newspaper & magazine

Intercity (IC)

2nd class
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Power socket at seat
  • Seat not adjustable
  • Standard legroom
  • Solo seats available
  • Face-to-face seats available
  • Folding table
  • 4 seat in a row
  • Seat reservation not included
  • Dedicated space for bicycles*
  • Pets allowed
  • No buy-on-board food
  • Area for families with children
  • Space for prams
  • No quiet area/zone
  • 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • 1 piece of large luggage per person
  • Air conditioning
  • Dedicated accessible seats
  • Partially barrier-free
  • Accessibility assistance service
  • No Travel advisories priority lane
  • No access to DB lounge
  • No access to digital newspapers & magazines

Regional Express (RE)

1st class & 2nd class
  • Wi-Fi (free)
  • Power socket at seat
  • Seat not adjustable
  • Standard legroom
  • Solo seats available
  • Face-to-face seats available
  • Folding table
  • Dedicated space for bicycles
  • Pets allowed
  • No buy-on-board food
  • No dedicated area for families with children
  • No dedicated space for prams
  • No quiet area/zone
  • 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • 1 piece of large luggage per person
  • Air conditioning
  • No dedicated accessible seats for 1st class
  • Partially barrier-free
  • Accessibility assistance service

Regionalbahn (RB)

1st class & 2nd class
  • No Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets on some trains
  • Seat not adjustable
  • Standard legroom
  • Solo seats available
  • Face-to-face seats available
  • Folding table
  • Dedicated space for bicycles
  • Pets allowed
  • No buy-on-board food
  • No dedicated area for families with children
  • No dedicated space for prams
  • No quiet area/zone
  • 1 piece of hand luggage per person
  • 1 piece of large luggage per person
  • Air conditioning
  • No dedicated accessible seats for 1st class
  • Partially barrier-free
  • Accessibility assistance service

FAQs: Trains from Düsseldorf to Basel

FAQs: Travel by train from Düsseldorf to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Düsseldorf to Basel.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Düsseldorf to Basel can start from as little as $43 (€38) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Düsseldorf to Basel is $112 (€98); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Düsseldorf to Basel train travel time is 4 h 26 min   for the 255 mile (411 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Düsseldorf to Basel leaves at 6: 57 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Düsseldorf to Basel leaves at 10: 21 PM.
There are 6 trains a day from Düsseldorf to Basel which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the trip from Düsseldorf to Basel you can take a train with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Nightjet. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services between Düsseldorf and Basel on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Yes, you can take a night train from Düsseldorf to Basel with ÖBB Nightjet. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.  

When departing from Düsseldorf, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Düsseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Airport Terminal station and Düsseldorf Airport station. When arriving in Basel, you can end your journey in train stations like Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel St. Johann.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Düsseldorf Hbf, which is located around 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel by train is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel including taking a train, bus or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Düsseldorf and Basel

Düsseldorf
Basel
Düsseldorf Hbf is the most popular Düsseldorf railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Düsseldorf for your trip to Basel.
Amenities at station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Phone Number
+49 211 36801888
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
At a Travel Center you will receive the following services with personal consultation: Tickets and reservations up to shortly before departure, season tickets and DB monthly season tickets on subscription as well as DB BahnCard related offers. Furthermore, national and international timetable and fare information is available in addition to supplementary services and offers for your rail journey.
Düsseldorf Flughafen TerminalATMAccessibility
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AccessibilityAccessibility
Düsseldorf-BilkParkingATMTaxisAccessibility
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ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Düsseldorf WehrhahnATMAccessibility
Amenities at station
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
Amenities at station
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Düsseldorf-DerendorfATMTaxisAccessibility
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ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Düsseldorf FriedrichstadtATMAccessibility
Düsseldorf-ZooATMAccessibility
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ATMATM
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Düsseldorf-Völklinger Str.ATMAccessibility
Düsseldorf-UnterrathParkingATMAccessibility
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ParkingParking
ATMATM
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Düsseldorf-ReisholzATMAccessibility
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ATMATM
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Düsseldorf-OberbilkParkingATMTaxisAccessibility
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ParkingParking
ATMATM
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Düsseldorf-GarathParkingATMTaxisAccessibility
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ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
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Düsseldorf-FlingernATMAccessibility
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Düsseldorf VolksgartenATMAccessibility
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