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Kunstmuseum Basel
Switzerland’s oldest public art museum, renowned for Old Masters and major modern collections. A top cultural stop in Basel.
Cheapest price
$138
Average price
$162
Fastest journey
19 h 52 m
Average duration
1 d
Trains per day
5
Distance
1478 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockholm to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockholm to Basel will cost around $162 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.
It's difficult to get from Stockholm to Basel without transferring at least 3 times.
X2 519+
R 1051 · ECE 395 · ICE 77
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
X2 519+
R 1051 · ECE 395 · ICE 77
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199
X2 531+
R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stockholm to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $87. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, and a flight costs an average of $115.
Distance: 918 miles (1478 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $265 Average price | $162 Average price Cheapest |
19h 11m Average total duration 18h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 29h 0m Average total duration 28h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 4.4 - 8.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 3.7kg 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 Stockholm to Basel:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stockholm to Basel costing on average $201 (€163).
A bus is $102 (€83) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Stockholm to Basel costing on average $265 (€214).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 41m.
Bus takes on average 28h 30m.
The table below shows live departures for Stockholm to Basel trains for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
X2 531+ R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 | 11:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 25h31 | 12:51 PM Basel SBB | 5 transfers | |
X2 531+ R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 | On time 11:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 25h33 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 4 transfers | |
X2 531+ R 1097 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 | 11:20 AM Stockholm Central Station | 24h28 | 11:48 AM Basel SBB | 8 transfers | |
X2 533+ R 1105 · ICL 50071 · IC 5767 | On time 12:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 24h30 | 12:53 PM Basel SBB | 6 transfers | |
X2 533+ R 1105 · ICL 50071 · IC 5767 | 12:23 PM Stockholm Central Station | 24h28 | 12:51 PM Basel SBB | 7 transfers | |
X2 519+ R 1051 · ECE 395 · ICE 77 | On time 5:22 AM Stockholm Central Station | 19h52 | 1:14 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Stockholm to Basel run on average 2 times per day, taking around 18h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $99 (€80) but you can travel from only $87 (€70) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:27. The fastest train covers the 918 miles (1478 km) distance in 22h 1m.
Distance 918 miles (1478 km) |
Average train duration 18h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $99 (€80) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 22h 1m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:27 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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