Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ostend to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 59 m
Average
7 h 12 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
529 km
It's difficult to get from Ostend to Basel without transferring at least 2 times.
Distance | 327 miles (528 km) | |
Average train duration | 14 h 5 min | |
Average train ticket price | $91 (€79) | |
Train frequency | 1 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | Deutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) |
Trains from Ostend to Basel cover the 327 miles (528 km) long route taking on average 14 h 5 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn or Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB). Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as $91 (€79), but the average price of train tickets is $91 (€79).
Find the best trains between Ostend and Basel with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and SNCB from $91 (€79). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
SNCB is Belgium's main train company and offers First class or Second class tickets for your train between Ostend and Basel.
Looking for trains to Basel from Ostend? SNCB is one of the best companies to travel with on the 327 miles (528 km) journey between Ostend and Basel. As an official travel partner of SNCB, Omio quickly shows you the latest SNCB train schedules and timetables, tickets and offers (such as baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Ostend to Basel routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable SNCB train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Basel from Ostend, you can quickly see if the SNCB ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Ostend - Basel train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with SNCB!
Train information from Ostend to Basel with SNCB:
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 between Ostend and 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.
Travel between Ostend, Belgium and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Belgium
Conditions of entry:
When traveling in Switzerland, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
The information above was last checked on 1/24/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Basel from Ostend before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Ostend, Belgium from Basel is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Belgium has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/9/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Ostend from Basel closer to your date of departure here here.
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