Switzerland
Getting to Basel by train
Trains to Basel arrive at Basel SBB, served by CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS. Gopaxo compares every offer in a single search to find you the best price to this city in Switzerland.
Why visit Basel?
Basel is one of the most searched-for cities in Switzerland. Travellers come for Basler Münster, Kunstmuseum and Rhein, all reachable on foot or by public transport from the station. The train drops you in the centre — no airport transfer, no check-in queue.
How to get to Basel by train
Basel is reached by train via Bern, the country's main rail hub. Compare the connections on Gopaxo: we aggregate CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS to show the fastest and cheapest itinerary.
Basel train station
The main station is Basel SBB. Long-distance trains run by CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS arrive here, with connections to city transport. Be on the platform 10 to 15 minutes before departure: unlike flying, there is no check-in.
What to see in Basel
The highlights worth planning for:
- Basler Münster
- Kunstmuseum
- Rhein
Practical info for Basel
The essentials before you go:
- Country: Switzerland
- Main station: Basel SBB
- Currency: CHF (Fr.)
- Main language: German, French and Italian
- Operators: CFF/SBB, TGV Lyria, EuroCity and BLS
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