Train Idar-Oberstein to Basel from CHF 85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Idar-Oberstein and Basel takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Idar-Oberstein to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 2m
Duration: 411 km
Distance: CHF 85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re3
Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...

4h 44m

CHF 48–218

Idar-Oberstein to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Idar-Oberstein and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Idar-Oberstein is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

11:07 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 4:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 29m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 6:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

3:40 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

3:40 AM → 9:36 AM
5h 56m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, July 16, 2026

3:40 AM → 8:36 AM
4h 56m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 10:36 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 48m • 2 changes
7:54 AM → 12:36 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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