The cheapest and fastest trains from Stuttgart to Basel
Cheapest price
£50
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
2 h 36 m
Average duration
2 h 38 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
181 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Basel will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £50.
To travel from Stuttgart to Basel you need to make at least one change.
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FlixTrain
IC 2326 · IC 60403
IC 2166 · ICE 103
ICE 9574 · EC 7
IC 2164 · ICE 105
ICE 568 · ICE 277
ICE 1068 · ICE 5
TGV 9576+
ICE 275
ICE 564 · ICE 371
ICE 566 · ICE 279Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Stuttgart to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £116.
Distance: 181 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£34 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £209 Average Price |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Stuttgart to Basel train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 2326 · IC 60403 | Delayed 01:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h54 | 05:20 05:20Basel SBB | 1 change | |
RE 19000 · ICE 271 | On time 04:32 Stuttgart Hbf | 3h16 | 07:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 1068 · ICE 5 | On time 06:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h38 | 08:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 2168 · ICE 101 | On time 06:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h49 | 09:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
TGV 9576+ ICE 275 | On time 08:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h38 | 10:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 2166 · ICE 103 | On time 08:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h49 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 9574 · EC 7 | Delayed 09:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h41 | 13:00 13:00Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 568 · ICE 277 | On time 10:12 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h36 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 2164 · ICE 105 | On time 10:59 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h49 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 918 · EC 9 | On time 11:38 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h58 | 14:36 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 566 · ICE 279 | On time 12:09 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h39 | 14:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:30 Stuttgart, Flughafen/Messe | 5h44 | 18:14 Basel Bad Bhf | 1 change | |
IC 2162 · ICE 107 | On time 12:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h50 | 15:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 564 · ICE 371 | On time 14:09 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h39 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
IC 2160 · ICE 109 | On time 14:58 Stuttgart Hbf | 2h50 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stuttgart to Basel
Distance 181 km |
Average train duration 3h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen from Stuttgart to Basel trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen trains will get you between Stuttgart and Basel from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FlixTrain
Nebenbahn Vaihingen- Enzweihlingen
FAQs: Stuttgart to Basel train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Stuttgart and Basel
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 07:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage lockers are located near the north entrance.
- backWERK
- Ditsch
- Kamps Backstube
- Le Crobag
- Dunkin' Donuts
- min min
- Starbucks
- Yorma's
- Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart
- Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf
- Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
- Melirryton Patisserie
- Döner und Pizza
- Meraki-Greek Taverna
- Ariell Pizza-Service
- Monday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:30
- Saturday: 08:30 - 14:00
- Sailer
- Café 44
- Schnell Imbiss
- Cafe am Rathaus
- Attimo Hotel Stuttgart
- Attimo Dependance Zimmer
- Hotel Krone
- Hotel Lamm
- Monday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Monday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Tuesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Wednesday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Thursday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Friday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Saturday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Sunday: 00:00 - 00:00
- Taverna Elia
- La Bruschetta
- Mensa II (Stuttgart-Vaihingen)
- Cafeteria Contrast
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Cafe Kaiserbau
- Park Inn Stuttgart
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Hotel Xenia
- Café le Théatre
- Maison Banh Mi
- Bangkok Express
- Graf Eberhard
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Hansa Hotel
- Novum Hotel Boulevard
- Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte
- Polizeisportverein Stuttgart
- Hot Pizza Corner
- 1893 Clubrestaurant
- Restaurant im Mercedes-Benz Museum
- Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Arnulf-Klett-Platz.
- Restaurant Amici
- Block House Stuttgart
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin
- Motel One Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof
- Althoff Hotel am Schlossgarten
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Sixt
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-16 for regional and long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 101-116
- Hall 3: U-Bahn connections
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6
- U-Bahn: Lines U5, U6, U7, U12, U15
- 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
- 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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