Strasbourg to Basel
from 1 h 15 min
This line suits a market trip that carries on from Alsace into Switzerland, and Basel SBB leaves you a walk from the markets on Barfüsserplatz and Münsterplatz. Basel prices are in Swiss francs, so carry a card that pays in CHF once you cross.
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See the line from Strasbourg to Basel
See how the trains run in December 2026
| Date | Strasbourg to Basel | Basel to Strasbourg | Fastest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 Dec | 23 trains, 05:19 to 21:21 | 24 trains, 05:21 to 21:51 | 1 h 17 min |
| Sat 5 Dec | 11 trains, 05:51 to 21:21 | 10 trains, 06:21 to 20:21 | 1 h 17 min |
| Thu 24 Dec | 23 trains, 05:19 to 21:21 | 24 trains, 05:21 to 21:51 | 1 h 17 min |
| Fri 25 Dec | 13 trains, 06:51 to 20:21 | 12 trains, 06:21 to 21:21 | 1 h 17 min |
| Thu 31 Dec | 23 trains, 05:19 to 21:21 | 24 trains, 05:21 to 21:51 | 1 h 17 min |
We worked these figures out from the published GTFS timetables listed below. For each date we count every train that stops at the first station and later at the second, in both directions, leaving between 04:00 and 04:00 the next morning, and take the fastest and the median journey time. On a date with no direct train we search for connections with one change on the same timetable, using its own minimum change times and allowing up to an hour's wait. We drop a connection whenever another one leaves later and still arrives sooner. The figures were computed on Sun 11 Oct 2026, and a timetable change can move them, so check the operator's planner before you travel.
- Timetable data: SNCF, via transport.data.gouv.fr, under the ODbL 1.0. Réseau SNCF TGV, Intercités et TER (GTFS), covering Sat 10 Oct 2026 to Wed 31 Mar 2027. The computed figures on this page are shared under the same licence.
Quick answers about Strasbourg to Basel
How long is the train from Strasbourg to Basel?
The fastest train from Strasbourg to Basel takes 1 h 15 min, and a typical one on a December weekday takes 1 h 17 min. Every train counted runs direct. These times are computed from the published timetable.
What time does the last service back from Basel to Strasbourg leave?
The last train from Basel back to Strasbourg leaves at 21:51 on a December weekday, computed from the timetable. Check the day you travel, since weekends and holidays run differently.
Can you get from Strasbourg to Basel by rail on Christmas Day?
Yes. 13 trains run from Strasbourg to Basel on 25 December 2026, from 06:51 to 20:21, computed from the timetable. A December weekday has 23.
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