Rheine to Basel by train

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Overview: trains from Rheine to Basel

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rheine to Basel, 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 00:05 View journey
Last train 23:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 18m View journey
Distance (km) 526
Trains / day 31 View all
Cheapest journey £232.07 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 38m
Train operators 26

Going from Rheine to Basel by train

About to set off from Rheine 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 between Rheine to Basel

Getting from Rheine to Basel by rail typically costs £232.07, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Rheine to Basel

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Rheine to Basel:

  • 00:05 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:53 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 00:34 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:53 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 25 minutes from Rheine toward Basel.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 31 trains serving this route each day.

Train travel time and distance from Rheine to Basel

Trains can complete this route in as little as 6 hours and 18 minutes. The total distance travelled is 526 kilometres.

When are tickets between Rheine and Basel available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Rheine and Basel can be purchased 6 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

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.

FAQs about the train journey from Rheine to Basel

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

The train journey from Rheine to Basel covers 526 kilometres in total.

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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.