The cheapest and fastest trains from Biarritz to Basel
Cheapest price
£122
Average price
£151
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 16 m
Trains per day
2
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 £151 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £122.
Of the 2 trains that leave Biarritz for Basel 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 843 km distance in an average of 9 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest trains will take 9 h 31 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 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 £58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £58, and a train costs an average of £122.
Distance: 843 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£205 Average Price | £173 Average Price | £95 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 19m Average total duration Fastest 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 43m Average total duration 12h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 0m Average total duration 21h 30m Onboard + 30m 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, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8530 · 2421+ 96223 | On time 06:32 Biarritz station | 8h37 | 15:09 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
8534+ 9217+ 96138 | On time 08:59 Biarritz station | 9h45 | 18:44 Basel St. Johann | 2 changes | |
8534+ 9217 | On time 08:59 Biarritz station | 9h27 | 18:26 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
866404+ 12260+ 9223 | On time 09:32 Biarritz station | 10h54 | 20:26 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
8540 · 2377+ 96241 | On time 12:37 Biarritz station | 9h01 | 21:38 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
866534+ 3740+ 9211 | On time 19:30 Biarritz station | 16h56 | 12:26 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Biarritz to Basel
Trains from Biarritz to Basel run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £122 but you can travel from only £58 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:11, the last at 20:35. The fastest train covers the 843 km distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 843 km |
Average train duration 7h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £122 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 9h 0m |
First train 05:11 |
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 £58. 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. 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
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