The cheapest and fastest trains from Biarritz to Basel
Cheapest price
£188
Average price
£211
Fastest journey
9 h 7 m
Average duration
11 h 35 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
843 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Biarritz to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Biarritz to Basel will cost around £211 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £188.
Of the 4 trains that leave Biarritz for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 843 km distance in an average of 11 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 16 h 56 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, coach and flight for Biarritz to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Biarritz to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £53. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 843 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£178 Average Price | £91 Average Price Cheapest | £190 Average Price |
8h 23m Average total duration Fastest 7h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 58m Average total duration 23h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 38m Average total duration 15h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Biarritz to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Biarritz to Basel trains for today, Thursday 5 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:37 Biarritz | 9h01 | 21:38 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 6 March | |||||
![]() | 04:15 Biarritz | 10h11 | 14:26 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:31 Biarritz | 10h04 | 16:35 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Biarritz to Basel
Trains from Biarritz to Basel run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £85 but you can travel from only £53 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 843 km distance in 8h 38m.
Distance 843 km |
Average train duration 7h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price £85 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 8h 38m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 20:35 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Biarritz to Basel trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Biarritz and Basel from £53. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Biarritz to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Biarritz to Basel 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 Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Biarritz and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Avenue Foch.
- Le Bistrot Gourmet
- Chez Albert
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hôtel du Palais
- Radisson Blu Hotel Biarritz
- Regina Experimental Biarritz
- Located in the main hall
- 15 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and platforms
- Hall 2: waiting area and shops
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional connections
- 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 - 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
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