The cheapest and fastest trains from Visp to Basel
Cheapest price
€78
Average price
€88
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
143 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Visp to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Visp to Basel will cost around €88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €78.
Of the 5 trains that leave Visp for Basel on Fri, Dec 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct trains cover the 143 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest trains will take 2 h 7 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 6 618 | 618
IC 6 968 | 968
IC 8 815 | 815 · ICE 278 | 278
IC 6 964 | 964
EC 60 | 60
IC 6 618 | 618
EC 60 | 60
IC 6 968 | 968
IC 8 815 | 815 · ICE 278 | 278
IC 6 964 | 964Live departures
Visp to Basel train times
The table below shows live departures for Visp to Basel trains for tomorrow, Friday, December 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 6 964 | 964 | 7:54 AM Visp station | 2h07 | 10:01 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 60 | 60 | 8:27 AM Visp station | 2h05 | 10:32 AM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 8 815 | 815 · ICE 278 | 278 | 8:54 AM Visp station | 2h07 | 11:01 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 968 | 968 | 9:54 AM Visp station | 2h07 | 12:01 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC 6 618 | 618 | 10:27 AM Visp station | 2h05 | 12:32 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Visp to Basel
Trains from Visp to Basel run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €56 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 00:16 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: SBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Visp to Basel trainsSBB, Trenitalia EuroCity, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Visp and Basel from €56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Visp to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Visp to Basel by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Visp, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Visp, Visp, Bahnhof Süd and Visp, Bahnhof Nord. When arriving in Basel, you can end your journey in train stations like Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel St. Johann.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Visp, which is located around 0 miles (13 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Visp to Basel
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Bahnhofstrasse.
- Restaurant La Poste
- Restaurant Elite
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Visperhof
- Hotel Elite
- Hotel Restaurant Bahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- 690 places, covered
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to regional and international destinations
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and long-distance connections
- 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
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