The cheapest and fastest trains from Brugg to Basel
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brugg to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brugg to Basel will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $19.
Of the 2 trains that leave Brugg 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 48 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 48 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 and coach for Brugg to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brugg to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 48 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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$19 Average Price | $7 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Brugg to Basel train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:02 am Brugg | 0h48 | 6:50 am Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:02 pm Brugg | 0h46 | 6:48 pm Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Brugg to Basel
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: SBB, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Brugg to Basel trainsSBB, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Brugg and Basel from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SBB
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.
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Brugg to Basel train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Brugg, 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 Brugg and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Rotes Haus
- Restaurant Gotthard
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Terminus Brugg
- Hotel Rotes Haus
- Hotel Gotthard
- Located in the main hall
- 110 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Zurich, Basel, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: S-Bahn lines S12, S23
- 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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