Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
1 h 44 m
Average
1 h 48 m
Trains per day
34
Distance
172 km
Of the 34 trains that leave Karlsruhe for Basel every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 106 miles (171 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 10 min | |
Average train ticket price | £10 (€11) | |
Train frequency | 38 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 38 direct trains a day | |
Train providers | ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Intercity |
Trains from Karlsruhe to Basel cover the 106 miles (171 km) long route taking on average 2 h 10 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn with connection, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB Intercity. Normally, there are 38 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £10, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £4. Travellers depart most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
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Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main operator of train services in Germany, making on average 40, 000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train from Karlsruhe to Basel. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.
Karlsruhe to Basel train information with Deutsche Bahn:
Travel between Karlsruhe, Germany and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Fully open.
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Conditions of entry:
All travellers in Switzerland must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 17/06/2022. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Basel from Karlsruhe as this information can change.
The restriction level for your return train to Karlsruhe, Germany from Basel is: Fully open.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 24/06/2022. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Karlsruhe from Basel closer to your date of departure here.
There are a few train stations in Karlsruhe to start your route from including Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe-Durlach and Karlsruhe-Knielingen. In Basel you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.
Omio customers travelling this route depart most frequently from Karlsruhe Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this journey, called Karlsruhe Hbf, is located 1.4 miles (2.3 km) from the city centre of Karlsruhe.
The most popular arrival train station, Basel SBB, is located 1.6 miles (2.5 km) away from the city centre of Basel.
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