Malpensa Airport to Basel by train

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Overview: trains from Malpensa Airport to Basel

Find the key information for travelling by train from Malpensa Airport 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 02:21 View journey
Last train 23:21 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 10m View journey
Distance (km) 230
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey US$239.50 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 52m
Train operators 17

Explore Malpensa Airport to Basel by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Malpensa Airport to Basel aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of train tickets between Malpensa Airport and Basel

The cheapest train tickets from Malpensa Airport to Basel start at US$239.50. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Malpensa Airport to Basel is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train timetable for travel between Malpensa Airport and Basel

There are a number of different options for travellers going from Malpensa Airport to Basel by train. Here is what to expect along this route:

  • First daily departure (weekday): 05:26

  • Last daily departure (weekday): 23:21

  • First daily departure (weekend): 02:21

  • Last daily departure (weekend): 23:19

  • Average number of daily trains: 24 trains

  • Frequency of train departures: every 30 minutes

Average train travel time and distance from Malpensa Airport to Basel

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 10 minutes, spanning 230 kilometres in total.

Booking time frame: Malpensa Airport to Basel trains

Tickets for travel to Basel along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Making the most of your trip to Basel

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Basel.

FAQs about the train journey from Malpensa Airport to Basel

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

The total distance between Malpensa Airport and Basel is 230 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.