Basel to Angers by train

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Overview: trains from Basel to Angers

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Angers, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:46 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 612
Trains / day 13 View all
Cheapest journey AU$200.02 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 57m
Train operators 13

Going from Basel to Angers by train

About to set off from Basel to Angers by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost between Basel and Angers: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from AU$200.02, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Basel to Angers daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Angers on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 13 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:46: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:42: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 03:45: departure of first train on weekends

  • 22:33: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 50 minutes: frequency of train departures

Basel to Angers distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 612 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 5 hours and 35 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Basel and Angers?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Basel and Angers 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Additional information on train travel from Basel to Angers

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Angers city guide to start planning your getaway.

FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Angers

Want to know more about your journey from Basel to Angers? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Basel and Angers is 612 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.