Emmerich to Basel by train

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Overview: trains from Emmerich to Basel

Find the key information for travelling by train from Emmerich 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 02:41 View journey
Last train 23:41 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 5hr 41m View journey
Distance (km) 487
Trains / day 14 View all
Cheapest journey €59.27 View journey
Avg journey time 8hr 24m
Train operators 30

Travelling from Emmerich to Basel by train

Considering a train trip from Emmerich to Basel? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train travel between Emmerich and Basel: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Emmerich to Basel:

  • Cheapest tickets: €59.27

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance: €81

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance: €114

Tickets go on sale 7 months in advance.

Emmerich to Basel departure frequency and train timetable

With 14 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 38 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 02:41 and the last one is at 23:41. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:08, with the last one at 23:41.

Average train travel time and distance from Emmerich to Basel

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 41 minutes, spanning 487 kilometres in total.

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

Tickets along this route go on sale 7 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.

Learn more about train travel from Emmerich to Basel

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Emmerich and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Basel city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Emmerich to Basel

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

The train journey between Emmerich and Basel covers 487 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.