Basel to Viersen by train

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Overview: trains from Basel to Viersen

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Viersen, 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 02:10 View journey
Last train 23:16 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 46m View journey
Distance (km) 421
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey CA$198.25 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 40m
Train operators 32

Travelling from Basel to Viersen by train

Considering a train trip from Basel to Viersen? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train travel between Basel and Viersen: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Basel to Viersen:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$198.25

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 8 months in advance.

Basel to Viersen departure timetable

On this route, 14 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Basel at 04:46 and the last leaving at 23:13 during the week.

For weekend travel to Viersen, the earliest departure is at 02:10 and the last one is at 23:16. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 11 minutes.

How long is the train journey from Basel to Viersen?

This journey covers a total of 421 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 46 minutes.

Booking time frame: Basel to Viersen trains

Tickets for travel to Viersen along this route are available for purchase 8 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making your Basel to Viersen travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Viersen.

FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Viersen

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

The total distance between Basel and Viersen is 421 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.