The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Visp
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£78
Fastest journey
2 h 3 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Visp is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Visp will cost around £78 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
Of the 3 trains that leave Basel for Visp every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 8 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 Visp train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Visp trains for tomorrow, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:28 Basel | 2h03 | 08:31 Visp | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:56 Basel | 2h08 | 09:04 Visp | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:56 Basel | 2h08 | 11:04 Visp | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Visp
Trains from Basel to Visp run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 3m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 3m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Visp trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Visp from £54. 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 Visp train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Visp 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 Visp, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Visp
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant La Poste
- Restaurant Elite
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Visperhof
- Hotel Elite
- Hotel Restaurant Bahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- 690 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
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