Basel to Épernay by train

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Overview: trains from Basel to Épernay

Find the key information for travelling by train from Basel to Épernay, 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 05:13 View journey
Last train 23:38 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 55m View journey
Distance (km) 316
Trains / day 6 View all
Cheapest journey €143.88 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 12m
Train operators 9

Explore Basel to Épernay by train

Thinking about travelling from Basel to Épernay by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Cost of train travel from Basel to Épernay

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Basel to Épernay:

  • Cheapest ticket: €143.88

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Departure frequency and timetable from Basel to Épernay

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

  • 06:51 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 23:38 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 05:13 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 23:38 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 1 hour and 47 minutes from Basel toward Épernay.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 6 trains serving this route each day.

How long is the train journey from Basel to Épernay?

This journey covers a total of 316 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 4 hours and 55 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Basel and Épernay?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Basel to Épernay travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Épernay.

FAQs about the train journey from Basel to Épernay

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

The distance between Basel and Épernay is 316 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.