Train from Strasbourg to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Strasbourg → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

116 km

S (185.4°)

Rail Distance

~151 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~42m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

26.9 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 29.5 kg

Taking the train saves 26.9 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Strasbourg
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

TER regional trains operated by SNCF connect Strasbourg and Basel several times per hour, making this a highly convenient cross-border route. Basel SBB (Badischer Bahnhof) and Basel Swiss station are distinct, so confirm your terminal before boarding. The route is popular with commuters and day-trippers exploring the Upper Rhine region.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhine Valley scenery between Mulhouse and Basel is particularly appealing, with the broad river and forested hillsides of the Sundgau region framing the approach to Switzerland.

Booking Tip

Buy tickets at Strasbourg station or via the SNCF app; Swiss rail passes (Half-Fare Card or GA Travelcard) cover the Swiss portion, and combination fares are available for the full journey.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Also from Strasbourg

🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse 326 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 183 km 🇨🇭 Aigle 259 km 🇨🇭 Sion 264 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 186 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Strasbourg to Basel SBB takes approximately 42m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~151 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Strasbourg to Basel SBB is approximately 151 km (116 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Strasbourg to Basel SBB emits approximately 2.6 kg of CO2, compared to 29.5 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 26.9 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Strasbourg to Basel SBB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Strasbourg and Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27