The cheapest and fastest trains from Mons to Basel
Cheapest price
£130
Average price
£140
Fastest journey
7 h 31 m
Average duration
7 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
416 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mons to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mons to Basel will cost around £140 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £130.
Of the 2 trains that leave Mons 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 416 km distance in an average of 7 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 35 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 Mons to Basel
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Mons to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a flight costs an average of £110.
Distance: 416 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£211 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £216 Average Price |
7h 59m Average total duration Fastest 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Mons to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Mons to Basel trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:20 Mons | 7h35 | 14:55 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Mons to Basel
Trains from Mons to Basel run on average 1 times per day, taking around 7h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £103 but you can travel from only £34 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:13, the last at 15:20. The fastest train covers the 416 km distance in 7h 28m.
Distance 416 km |
Average train duration 7h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £103 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 7h 28m |
First train 05:13 |
Last train 15:20 |
Train companies: SNCB from Mons to Basel trainsSNCB trains will get you between Mons and Basel from £34. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Mons to Basel train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mons 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 Mons and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue de la Gare.
- Citizen Fox
- Copenhagen Tavern
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Hotel Dream
- Hotel Lido Mons Centre
- Congres Hotel Mons Van der Valk
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Brussels, Charleroi, and regional destinations
- Bus: TEC lines available
- Train: Direct connections to Brussels, Charleroi, and other major cities
- 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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