The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Rheinfelden
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
19 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
17 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Rheinfelden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Rheinfelden will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 trains that leave Basel for Rheinfelden 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 17 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 19 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.


Travel Information
Compare coach, train and ferry for Basel to Rheinfelden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Rheinfelden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £10, and a ferry costs an average of £37.
Distance: 17 km
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Most popular Train | Ferry |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 2h 30m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Rheinfelden train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Rheinfelden trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:19 Basel | 0h19 | 07:38 Rheinfelden | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Rheinfelden
Trains from Basel to Rheinfelden run on average 9 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:10, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 17 km distance in 13m.
Distance 17 km |
Average train duration 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 00:10 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) from Basel to Rheinfelden trainsSBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB) trains will get you between Basel and Rheinfelden from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
DB ZugBus Regionalverkehr Alb-Bodensee GmbH (RAB)
FAQs: Basel to Rheinfelden train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Rheinfelden 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 Rheinfelden, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Rheinfelden
- 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 - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with several public parking lots.
- Restaurant Schiff
- Gasthof zur Sonne
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Schiff am Rhein
- Hotel Eden im Park
- Hotel Schützen
- Located in the main hall
- 190 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-3 for trains to Basel and Zurich
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: S-Bahn connections to Basel and Zurich
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