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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
$104
Average price
$165
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
554 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from The Hague to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from The Hague to Basel will cost around $165 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $104.
Of the 3 trains that leave The Hague for Basel on Wed, Jun 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 03 the direct trains cover the 554 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .
On Wed, Jun 03 the slowest trains will take 8 h 8 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 The Hague to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $106.
Distance: 344 miles (554 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$179 Average price | $71 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $236 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 10m Average total duration 7h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 12h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Basel:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Basel costing on average $179 (€144).
A bus is $169 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague to Basel costing on average $240 (€194).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 40m.
Bus takes on average 12h 7m.
Tickets start at around $179 (€144) compared to roughly $236 (€191) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58 (€47). The journey takes 7h 40m versus 7h 15m 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 The Hague to Basel trains for today, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:10 AM The Hague | 7h11 | 1:21 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM The Hague | 7h11 | 2:21 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:40 AM The Hague | 8h08 | 3:48 PM Basel | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from The Hague to Basel run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $91 (€73) but you can travel from only $47 (€38) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 01:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 344 miles (554 km) distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 344 miles (554 km) |
Average train duration 7h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $91 (€73) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 7h 11m |
First train 1:10 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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