Deventer to Basel by train

Going from Deventer to Basel by train

About to set off from Deventer to Basel 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 for travel between Deventer and Basel

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 £89.95, 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 6 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.

Deventer to Basel departure timetable

On this route, 20 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Deventer at 00:15 and the last leaving at 23:33 during the week.

For weekend travel to Basel, the earliest departure is at 00:15 and the last one is at 23:15. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 30 minutes.

How long does the train from Deventer to Basel take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 6 hours and 8 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 534 kilometres.

How far in advance Deventer and Basel tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Deventer and Basel are available 6 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Maximising your travels to Basel

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Basel.