The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Meiringen
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
2 h 49 m
Average duration
2 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Meiringen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Meiringen will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basel for Meiringen every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 103 km distance in an average of 2 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.


Live departures
Basel to Meiringen train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Meiringen trains for tomorrow, Friday 12 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:16 Basel | 2h49 | 09:05 Meiringen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Meiringen
Trains from Basel to Meiringen run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 03:35, the last at 22:21. The fastest train covers the 103 km distance in 2h 49m.
Distance 103 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 49m |
First train 03:35 |
Last train 22:21 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn from Basel to Meiringen trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), Südostbahn trains will get you between Basel and Meiringen from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Basel to Meiringen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Meiringen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Meiringen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Meiringen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Tea Room Frutal
- Panoramarestaurant Alpen Tower
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Meiringen
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Alpbach
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: bus connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- PostBus connections to nearby regions
- Parking is available near the station.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- Free of charge
- 24 places
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms serving the Luzern-Interlaken Express.
- PostBus: Route 158 Reuti – Brünig
- Route 171
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