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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for its outstanding collection from Holbein to modern masters. A top choice for art lovers visiting Basel.
Cheapest price
$172
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
6 h 29 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
457 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Eindhoven to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Eindhoven to Basel will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $172.
It's difficult to get from Eindhoven to Basel without transferring at least 2 times.
IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 · IC 2013
IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 517 · ICE 371
IC 2924 · ICE 225 · ECE 5
IC 3521 · 20073 · ICE 105 · ECE 5
IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 517 · ICE 371
IC 3521 · 20073 · ICE 105 · ECE 5
IC 2924 · ICE 225 · ECE 5
IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 · IC 2013Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eindhoven to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$160 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration Fastest 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Eindhoven to Basel:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eindhoven to Basel costing on average $160 (€131).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 53m.
Bus takes on average 9h 57m.
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Direct services run with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Eindhoven to Basel trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2924 · ICE 225 · ECE 5 | On time 8:04 AM Eindhoven station | 7h17 | 3:21 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
IC 3521 · 20073 · 10617 · IC 2013 | On time 8:19 AM Eindhoven station | 7h29 | 3:48 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
IC 3521 · 20073 · ICE 105 · ECE 5 | On time 8:19 AM Eindhoven station | 7h02 | 3:21 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
IC 3525 · 20075 · ICE 517 · ICE 371 | On time 9:19 AM Eindhoven station | 6h29 | 3:48 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Eindhoven to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) but you can travel from only $40 (€33) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:19, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 283 miles (457 km) distance in 6h 29m.
Distance 283 miles (457 km) |
Average train duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 29m |
First train 12:19 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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Service is included. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up for taxis; small tips are optional in cafés and bars.
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