The cheapest and fastest trains from Bonn to Basel
Cheapest price
$51
Average price
$97
Fastest journey
4 h 17 m
Average duration
4 h 31 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
355 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bonn to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bonn to Basel will cost around $97 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $51.
Of the 4 trains that leave Bonn for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 355 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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 Bonn to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bonn to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 355 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$85 Average Price | $38 Average Price Cheapest | $284 Average Price |
5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 47m Average total duration 6h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 9h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bonn to Basel train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:04 am Bonn | 4h44 | 8:48 am Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:04 am Bonn | 4h44 | 10:48 am Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:15 am Bonn | 4h18 | 11:33 am Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:16 am Bonn | 4h17 | 11:33 am Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bonn to Basel
Distance 355 km |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 4h 18m |
First train 05:08 |
Last train 23:58 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet from Bonn to Basel trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet trains will get you between Bonn and Basel from $23. 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.
ÖBB Nightjet
FAQs: Bonn to Basel train

When departing from Bonn, you have various train station options to start your route from including Bonn Hbf and Bonn-Beuel station. When arriving in Basel, you can end your trip in train stations like Basel SBB and Basel Bad Bhf.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Bonn Hbf, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bonn and Basel
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 - 20:00
- Magd und Knecht
- Cafébar Macchiato
- Frittebud
- McDonald's
- Motel One
- Hotel Rheinland
- Hotel Löhndorf
- Villa Esplanade
- Monday: 06:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 10:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 09:00 12:45 - 12:00 15:45
- Sunday: 10:00 13:30 - 13:00 16:30
- House of Steaks
- Fair Cafe
- Maternus
- Mykonos
- Kaiserhof
- Hotel zum Adler
- Insel Hotel
- Hotel Eden
- Monday: 08:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Tuesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Wednesday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Thursday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Friday: 09:30 13:30 - 12:45 17:30
- Cafe Wagner
- Stadt-Café
- Freundlicher Imbiss
- Beueler Döner- & Pizza-Center
- Garten Hotel
- Portofino
- Altes Fährhaus
- Hokkaido Sushi- und Grillrestaurant
- Alte Liebe
- Café Konditorei Nick
- 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
