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Compare bus and flight for Helsinki to Basel
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €99. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €99, and a flight costs an average of €93.
Distance: 1115 miles (1795 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus |
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€170 Average price | €134 Average price Cheapest |
6h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 48h 23m Average total duration 47h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Basel
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 2 daily trains from Helsinki to Basel with 0 direct service.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 05:37 AM and the last at 10:30 PM
Distance 1115 miles (1795 km) |
Trains per day 2 |
First train 05:37 |
Last train 22:30 |
FAQs: Trains from Helsinki to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Helsinki to Basel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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