Aachen to Basel train with Deutsche Bahn (ICE,RE,IC,EC)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Aachen to Basel

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

Cheapest price

£88

Average price

£110

Fastest journey

4 h 57 m

Average duration

5 h 25 m

Trains per day

Distance

374 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Aachen to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Aachen to Basel will cost around £110 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £88.

Fast trains

To travel from Aachen to Basel you need to make at least one change.

RE 26815 · EC 9

09:515h45

Aachen Hbf

15:36Basel SBB

£881One-way

1 change

RE 26813 · ICE 27 · ICE 255 · ICE 73

08:516h04

Aachen Hbf

14:55Basel SBB

£1021One-way

3 changes

RE 26813 · ICE 515 · ICE 277

08:514h57

Aachen Hbf

13:48Basel SBB

£1121One-way

2 changes

RE 26815 · ICE 105 · ICE 73

09:515h04

Aachen Hbf

14:55Basel SBB

£1181One-way

2 changes

ICE 13 · ICE 73

09:395h16

Aachen Hbf

14:55Basel SBB

£1291One-way

1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Aachen to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Aachen to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Most popular Train	Coach
£82 Average Price	£42 Average Price Cheapest
6h 43m average duration Fastest 6h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	12h 11m average duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Aachen to Basel train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday 14 June

Last updated at 08:15

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
RE 26817 · ICE 517 · ICE 279	On time 08:51 Aachen Hbf	4h57	13:48 Basel SBB	2 changes
ICE 15 · ICE 75	On time 09:39 Aachen Hbf	5h16	14:55 Basel SBB	1 change
RE 26819 · IC 2044 · ICE 371	On time 09:51 Aachen Hbf	5h57	15:48 Basel SBB	2 changes
RE 26819 · ICE 107 · ICE 75	On time 09:51 Aachen Hbf	5h04	14:55 Basel SBB	2 changes
Sunday 15 June
RE 26813 · ICE 27 · ICE 255 · ICE 73	On time 06:51 Aachen Hbf	6h04	12:55 Basel SBB	3 changes
RE 26813 · ICE 515 · ICE 277	On time 06:51 Aachen Hbf	4h57	11:48 Basel SBB	2 changes
ICE 13 · ICE 73	On time 07:39 Aachen Hbf	5h16	12:55 Basel SBB	1 change
RE 26815 · ICE 105 · ICE 73	On time 07:51 Aachen Hbf	5h04	12:55 Basel SBB	2 changes
RE 26815 · EC 9	07:51 Aachen Hbf	5h45	13:36 Basel SBB	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Aachen to Basel

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Trains from Aachen to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Distance

373 km

Average train duration

6h 13m

Cheapest ticket price

£39

Trains per day

Fastest train

4h 57m

First train

07:18

Last train

22:51

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn trains Aachen to Basel

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn train tickets between Aachen and Basel from £33 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of train services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Aachen to Basel train.

Train information from Aachen to Basel with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 4 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: £33
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 6 a day

FAQs: Aachen to Basel train

FAQs: Travel by train from Aachen to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Aachen to Basel.

Cheap train tickets from Aachen to Basel can start from as little as £36 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Aachen to Basel is £76; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Aachen to Basel train time is 5 h 8 min covering the 231 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Aachen to Basel leaves at 00: 27. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Aachen to Basel leaves at 23: 23.

There are 10 trains a day from Aachen to Basel which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Take the Aachen to Basel train with Deutsche Bahn. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Aachen to Basel as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 23.

The cheapest month for a train from Aachen to Basel is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Aachen and Basel including taking a coach, train or flight.