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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
$102
Average price
$102
Fastest journey
4 h 54 m
Average duration
4 h 54 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
420 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $102.
It's difficult to get from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB without transferring at least once.
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5:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station10:48 AMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer- 7:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station12:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 9:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station2:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 11:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station4:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 1:54 PM4h54Ratingen Ost station6:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 5:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station10:48 AMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 7:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station12:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 9:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station2:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 11:54 AM4h54Ratingen Ost station4:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
- 1:54 PM4h54Ratingen Ost station6:48 PMBasel SBB$1021One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $240.
Distance: 260 miles (420 km)
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$142 Average price | $251 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 41m Average total duration Fastest 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 13m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB costing on average $142 (€116).
A bus is $209 (€172) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB costing on average $251 (€206).
Other travel options to Basel SBB take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
Flight takes on average 10h 13m.
Tickets start at around $142 (€116) compared to roughly $118 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-23.73 (€-19.48). The journey takes 6h 11m versus 4h 55m 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.
Live departures
Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:54 AM Ratingen Ost station | 4h54 | 10:48 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| 7:54 AM Ratingen Ost station | 4h54 | 12:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| 9:54 AM Ratingen Ost station | 4h54 | 2:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| 11:54 AM Ratingen Ost station | 4h54 | 4:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| 1:54 PM Ratingen Ost station | 4h54 | 6:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
| 5:54 PM Ratingen Ost station | 4h54 | 10:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB
Germany
Switzerland
Trains from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $132 (€108) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 08:34, the last at 08:44. The fastest train covers the 260 miles (420 km) distance in 6h 4m.
Distance 260 miles (420 km) |
Average train duration 6h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $132 (€108) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 6h 4m |
First train 8:34 AM |
Last train 8:44 AM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB trainsDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) trains will get you between Ratingen Ost station and Basel SBB from $37 (€30). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
FAQs: Trains from Ratingen Ost station to Basel SBB
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