1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£19
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£28
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
56 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 18 m
Trains on 18 Sept
5
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rust to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rust to Basel will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 5 trains from Rust to Basel, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rust to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 80 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Rust to Basel:
A coach is £13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rust to Basel costing on average £24.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 16m.
Tickets start at around £24 compared to roughly £55 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £32. The journey takes 1h 13m versus 1h 3m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Rust to Basel trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5333 · ICE 271 | On time 6:08 Orschweier | 1h40 | 7:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
5333 | 6:08 Orschweier | 1h55 | 8:03 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
5333 | 6:11 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h52 | 8:03 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
5333 · ICE 271 | On time 6:11 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h37 | 7:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
5333 | 6:14 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h49 | 8:03 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
5333 · ICE 271 | On time 6:14 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h34 | 7:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17107 · ICE 273 | Delayed 7:22 Orschweier | 1h26 | 6:48 6:48Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17107 · ICE 273 | Delayed 7:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h23 | 6:48 6:48Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17107 · ICE 273 | Delayed 7:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h20 | 6:48 6:48Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17109 · ICE 275 | On time 8:22 Orschweier | 1h26 | 9:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17109 · ICE 275 | On time 8:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h23 | 9:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17109 · ICE 275 | On time 8:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h20 | 9:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17111 · ICE 101 | On time 9:22 Orschweier | 1h26 | 10:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17111 · ICE 101 | On time 9:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h23 | 10:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17111 · ICE 101 | On time 9:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h20 | 10:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17009 · ECE 151 | On time 9:41 Orschweier | 1h13 | 10:54 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17009+ S6 | 9:48 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h36 | 11:24 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ECE 151 | On time 9:58 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 0h56 | 10:54 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
17113 · ICE 277 | On time 10:22 Orschweier | 1h26 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17113 · ICE 277 | On time 10:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h23 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17113 · ICE 277 | On time 10:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h20 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17110 · 5335 | 10:32 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h49 | 12:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17110 · 5335 | 10:34 Orschweier | 1h47 | 12:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
5335 | 10:53 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h28 | 12:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
17115 · ICE 103 | On time 11:22 Orschweier | 1h26 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17115 · ICE 103 | On time 11:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h23 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17115 · ICE 103 | On time 11:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h20 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17013 · ICE 71 | On time 11:41 Orschweier | 1h40 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17013 · ICE 71 | On time 11:44 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h37 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17013 · ICE 71 | On time 11:48 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h33 | 13:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17117 · ICE 279 | On time 12:22 Orschweier | 1h26 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17117 · ICE 279 | On time 12:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h23 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17117 · ICE 279 | On time 12:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h20 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17119 · ICE 105 | On time 13:22 Orschweier | 1h26 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17119 · ICE 105 | On time 13:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h23 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17119 · ICE 105 | On time 13:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h20 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17017 · ECE 5 | On time 13:41 Orschweier | 1h40 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17017 · ECE 5 | On time 13:44 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h37 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17017 · ECE 5 | On time 13:48 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h33 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
5341 | 21:01 Orschweier | 1h32 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
5341 | 21:04 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h29 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
5341 | 21:08 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h25 | 22:33 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
17135 · ICE 203 | On time 21:22 Orschweier | 1h28 | 22:50 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17135 · ICE 203 | On time 21:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h25 | 22:50 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17135 · ICE 203 | On time 21:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h22 | 22:50 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17029 · ECE 9 | On time 21:41 Orschweier | 1h29 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17029 · ECE 9 | On time 21:44 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h26 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17029 · ECE 9 | On time 21:48 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h22 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17137 · ICE 379 | On time 22:22 Orschweier | 1h27 | 23:49 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17137 · ICE 379 | On time 22:25 Ringsheim/Europa-Park | 1h24 | 23:49 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
17137 · ICE 379 | On time 22:28 Herbolzheim(Breisgau) | 1h21 | 23:49 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Trains from Rust to Basel run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 02:09, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 80 km distance in 56m.
Distance 80 km |
Average train duration 1h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 56m |
First train 2:09 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 1 day |
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A major art museum with works from old masters to modern art. It is essential for understanding Basel’s strong cultural scene.
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Elegant dining room in central Basel known for refined French-influenced cuisine and polished service.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rust 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.

Most Rust to Basel trains use the Orschweier to Basel SBB station pair, with some services arriving at Basel Bad Bhf. Use this guide to compare Rust and Basel train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Basel Bad Bhf is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Bad Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Les Gareçons, Restaurant Bahn Kantine
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Basel Bad Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel Bad Bhf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Bad Bhf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Alexander, Hotel Wettstein, Hotel Balade.
Basel, Badischer Bahnhof is 2 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel, Badischer Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Basel, Badischer Bahnhof.
ATMs are available at Basel, Badischer Bahnhof.
Available at Basel, Badischer Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Basel, Badischer Bahnhof: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Badischer Bahnhof.
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