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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
$123
Average price
$135
Fastest journey
12 h 48 m
Average duration
13 h 5 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
1091 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Basel will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
It's difficult to get from Warsaw to Basel without transferring at least once.
EC 48 · ICE 377
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 848 · ICE 75
EC 48 · ICE 377
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 848 · ICE 75Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 677 miles (1091 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$168 Average price | $429 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $357 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 26m Average total duration 7h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration Fastest 6h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 47m Average total duration 22h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.7kg 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 Warsaw to Basel:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Basel costing on average $168 (€137).
A bus is $310 (€252) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Basel costing on average $429 (€348).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 56m.
Bus takes on average 22h 17m.
The journey is about 4h 28m faster (7h 56m by train vs 12h 24m by car) and roughly $189 (€154) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($168 (€137) vs $357 (€290)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw to Basel trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EIC 1804 · EC 230 · ICE 848 · ICE 75 | On time 8:00 AM Warsaw Central | 13h21 | 9:21 PM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
EC 48 · ICE 377 | On time 9:00 AM Warsaw Central | 12h48 | 9:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Warsaw to Basel run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 (€63) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 677 miles (1091 km) distance in 12h 48m.
Distance 677 miles (1091 km) |
Average train duration 7h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 (€63) |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 12h 48m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 77 days |
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Service is included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated but not required. Round up taxi fares.
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