How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Basel?

The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Basel start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Essen to Basel?

The average train journey time from Essen to Basel is 12h 7m, covering a distance of 270 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 7m and is operated by FlixTrain .

Which train operators serve the Essen to Basel route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Basel?

The earliest train from Essen to Basel departs at 09:04. And the latest train departs at 09:04.

Train Essen to Basel from £54 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Essen to Basel on 10 June
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location
Train	07:03	HBF	14h 15m	21:18	Basel Bad Station
Train	07:03	HBF	14h 15m	21:18	Basel Bad Station
Train	07:03	HBF	14h 15m	21:18	Basel Bad Station
Train	09:04	HBF	12h 5m	21:09	Basel Bad Station
Train	09:04	HBF	12h 5m	21:09	Basel Bad Station

Compare 2 ways to travel from Essen to Basel

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 12 hours 7 minutes and with fares starting at just £54, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

12h 7mAverage duration

270 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £146	Average duration18h 15m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£54 - £54	Average duration12h 7m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Basel?

Essen

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HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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B
Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland
C
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel
D
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Train Companies

FlixTrain

3.4/530 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.9

Wi‑Fi2.1

Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at £54

CH train companies: Deutsche Bahn, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Swiss Federal Railways, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Basel by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Essen to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Basel start from £54. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Essen to Basel?
The average train journey time from Essen to Basel is 12h 7m, covering a distance of 270 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 7m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Basel route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Basel?
The earliest train from Essen to Basel departs at 09:04. And the latest train departs at 09:04.