The average train between Oslo and Basel takes 30h 14m and the fastest train takes 26h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Oslo 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.
Trains run twice daily between Oslo and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oslo is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Göteborg Centralstation and take an average of 30h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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45h 4m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Oslo to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Oslo to Basel. However, there are services departing from Oslo station and arriving at Basel station via Göteborg Centralstation station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 14m.
Oslo to Basel train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), depart from Oslo S station.
Oslo to Basel train services, operated by Norwegian Railways (VY), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Oslo to Basel train tickets online with Norwegian Railways (VY), Öresundståg and 2 other operators.
The distance between Oslo and Basel is 1,389.1 km. The road distance is 2,000 km.
You can take a train from Oslo S to Basel Bad Bf via Göteborg Centralstation, Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, Hamburg Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 21h 45m.