Travelling by train from Basel to Rastatt

Ready to travel from Basel to Rastatt by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost for travel between Basel and Rastatt

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £27.24, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 9 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Basel to Rastatt train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 04:12.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:13.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 04:12.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:23.

  • 39 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 9 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Basel to Rastatt

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 33 minutes, spanning 153 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Basel and Rastatt tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Basel and Rastatt are available 9 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Learn even more about travelling from Basel to Rastatt by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Rastatt.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Basel to Rastatt by train?

The trip from Basel to Rastatt covers a distance of 153 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Basel to Rastatt by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is £27.24. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Basel to Rastatt?

You can book your tickets 9 and a half months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Basel to Rastatt by train?

The fastest journey time is 1 hour and 33 minutes.