- Must visit
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
$62
Average price
$126
Fastest journey
10 h 30 m
Average duration
10 h 43 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
596 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Graz to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Graz to Basel will cost around $126 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
Of the 6 trains that leave Graz for Basel on Mon, Jun 01, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 01 the direct trains cover the 596 km distance in an average of 10 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 01 the slowest trains will take 11 h 3 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 370 miles (596 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$121 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $247 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 10m Average total duration Fastest 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Graz to Basel:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Basel costing on average $121 (€98).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 12h 3m.
Tickets start at around $121 (€98) compared to roughly $247 (€199) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $126 (€101). The journey takes 10h 40m versus 8h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
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 Graz to Basel trains for today, Sunday, May 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IR 610 · RJX 160 · TGV 9226 | 5:44 AM Graz Hbf | 10h42 | 4:26 PM Basel SBB | 2 transfers | |
S 1 · RJX 137 · IC 796 · RJX 60 | On time 8:52 AM Graz Don Bosco | 11h29 | 8:21 PM Basel SBB | 5 transfers | |
RJX 137+ IC 796+ RJX 60+ EC 190 | 9:22 AM Graz Hbf | 10h04 | 7:26 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
S 1 · RJX 133 · IC 794 · RJX 62 | 10:52 AM Graz Don Bosco | 10h34 | 9:26 PM Basel SBB | 5 transfers | |
S 1 · RJX 133 · IC 794 · RJX 62 | On time 10:52 AM Graz Don Bosco | 11h05 | 9:57 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers |
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Trains from Graz to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 10h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $50 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:23. The fastest train covers the 370 miles (596 km) distance in 10h 26m.
Distance 370 miles (596 km) |
Average train duration 10h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 10h 26m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:23 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
Discover the best of Basel — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Basel trip today.
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