The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Sargans
Cheapest price
€49
Average price
€57
Fastest journey
1 h 56 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
152 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Sargans is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Sargans will cost around €57 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €49.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Sargans on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 152 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 56 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 19 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 3 565 | 565
ICE 271 | 271
IC 3 767 | 767 · IR 35 2365 | 2365
IC 3 563 | 563
ICE 3 | 3 · IR 35 2361 | 2361
ICE 271 | 271
IC 3 565 | 565
IC 3 563 | 563
IC 3 767 | 767 · IR 35 2365 | 2365
ICE 3 | 3 · IR 35 2361 | 2361Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Basel to Sargans
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Sargans among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 152 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€50 Average price | €26 Average price Cheapest |
2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Sargans train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:06 AM Basel | 1h56 | 9:02 AM Sargans | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Sargans
Distance 152 km |
Average train duration 1h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Sargans trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Sargans from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Sargans

Passengers board the train most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Sargans, located 0.4 miles (669 m) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Sargans
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant Bahnhof
- Pizzeria Da Vinci
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Post
- Hotel Franz Anton
- Hotel Deja Vu
- Located in the main hall
- 160 places, covered
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Austria, Germany, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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