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Museum im Ritterhaus
City museum covering Offenburg’s history, archaeology and everyday life, housed in a historic building in the old town.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Offenburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Offenburg will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
On Sun 01 Nov, we found 6 trains from Basel to Offenburg, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 105 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 36 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.
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Trains from Basel to Offenburg run on average 16 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 105 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 105 km |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 23:48 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 1 day |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Basel to Offenburg.
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Offenburg trains for tomorrow, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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ICE 374 | On time 8:16 Basel SBB | 1h11 | 9:27 Offenburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 374 | On time 8:16 Basel SBB | 1h11 | 9:27 Offenburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 74 | On time 8:46 Basel SBB | 1h12 | 9:58 Offenburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 74 | On time 8:46 Basel SBB | 1h12 | 9:58 Offenburg station | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 200+ RB26 | On time 9:16 Basel SBB | 1h36 | 10:52 Offenburg station | 1 change | |
ICE 200 · 17110 | On time 9:16 Basel SBB | 1h36 | 10:52 Offenburg station | 1 change | |
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City museum covering Offenburg’s history, archaeology and everyday life, housed in a historic building in the old town.
Compact museum on the local Jewish community, documenting faith, persecution and remembrance with focused historical displays.
Museum in Zell-Weierbach dedicated to painter and illustrator Otto Ernst Sutter, with works linked to regional culture.
Offenburg’s central square, lined with historic façades, fountains and outdoor seating, ideal for orientating yourself in the old town.
Popular pedestrian street with shops, historic buildings and easy access to the city centre’s main sights and squares.
Green riverside park and walking area on the edge of the centre, good for a relaxed stroll and views of the old fortification zone.
A Black Forest gateau of chocolate sponge, cherries, cream and Kirsch. It is a signature regional dessert closely associated with Baden and the Black Forest.
A thin pancake soup served in clear beef broth. It is a classic soup across Baden and Swabia, valued as a homely starter in local inns.
Cheese-topped egg noodles, often with fried onions. This hearty Swabian-Baden dish is a beloved comfort food in south-west Germany.
Traditional Baden inn serving regional dishes and local wines in a historic, cosy setting in the heart of Offenburg.
Established restaurant focused on refined regional cooking with seasonal ingredients and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Casual, well-known spot for Alsatian and Baden classics such as tarte flambée, with a lively brasserie feel.
Offenburg is moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are cheaper than in big cities, while local transport and everyday costs remain fairly typical.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% is normal in restaurants. Round up for taxis and leave small change in cafés for table service.
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Offenburg Bahnhof -> Marktplatz, Offenburg
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Offenburg 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 Offenburg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basel to Offenburg trains use the Basel SBB to Offenburg station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel and Offenburg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Offenburg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Quoc-Thai, Grill & Kebaphaus, Drehers Stehcafe, Museumscafe
Wi-Fi is available at Offenburg. ATMs are available at Offenburg.
Ticket office support is available at Offenburg. Information desks are available at Offenburg.
Luggage storage is available at Offenburg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Offenburg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Offenburg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Offenburg.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Sonne, Boarding House Alte Spinnerei, Hotel Union.
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