The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Wiesbaden
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£60
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Wiesbaden is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Wiesbaden will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 2 trains that leave Basel for Wiesbaden every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 285 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 37 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 train and coach for Basel to Wiesbaden
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Wiesbaden among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 285 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£53 Average Price | £31 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 47m Average total duration Fastest 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Wiesbaden train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 372 · IC 1747 · S 8 | On time 07:13 Basel SBB | 3h30 | 10:43 Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 372+ VIA 25066 | On time 07:13 Basel SBB | 3h45 | 10:58 Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 76 · S 9 | On time 08:06 Basel SBB | 3h42 | 11:48 Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 200+ HLB 28636+ S 9 | On time 08:13 Basel SBB | 3h35 | 11:48 Wiesbaden Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 200 · S 8 | On time 08:13 Basel SBB | 4h00 | 12:13 Wiesbaden Hbf | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Wiesbaden
Distance 285 km |
Average train duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 20m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:13 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Basel to Wiesbaden trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Basel and Wiesbaden from £23. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Basel to Wiesbaden train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Basel and Wiesbaden
- 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
- Monday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
- Beef and Bun
- Rooster Fried Chicken
- Trattoria Da-Balbi
- Oranien-Eck
- Hotel am Landeshaus
- Hotel Luisenhof
- Aurora
- Best Western Hotel Wiesbaden
- Bistrorante Midi
- Bastion von Schönborn
- Eiscafé La Scala
- The Big Easy
- Hotel zum Schnackel
- Bistro Karadenz
- Taormina
- EssPrima
- Joni's
- FRANKS - The Culinary Soul of Wiesbaden
- Pizzeria Roma
- TVE Vereinsgaststätte
- Imbiss Pamukale Türkischer Döner
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