Train from Düsseldorf to Basel: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Düsseldorf to Basel on 24 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain
    ZOB am Hbf
    Basel Bad StationCheapestFastest

    Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:16 CET.

    Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Basel

    We recommend carpooling

    Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just €27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

    3carpool per day
    5h 20mAverage duration
    412 kmDistance
    17kgCO₂ emissions
    Average price€28 - €137Average duration14h 20m
    11kg CO₂e
    Average price€58 - €95Average duration12h 31m
    10kg CO₂e
    Carpool
    Average price€27 - €54Average duration5h 20m
    17kg CO₂e

    Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf 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.

    1. How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Basel?

      The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Basel start from €58. The average price for this train route is around €81. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

    2. How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Basel?

      The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Basel is 12h 31m, covering a distance of 411 km. The fastest train gets you there in 4h 21m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

    3. Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Basel route?

      Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day, including services from FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus, Eurostar.

    4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Basel?

      The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Basel departs at 08:38. And the latest train departs at 08:38.

    5. Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf to Basel?

      According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.

    6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Düsseldorf to Basel?

      According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

    7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf to Basel?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

    8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Düsseldorf to Basel?

      According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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