Book early and save: Yes
Online bookings open: 6 months ahead of the travel date
Finding Tickets:
Check that you’re looking at booking info for the direct trains.
On the DB Bahn booking site look for journeys that have:
- 0 in the Chg. column
- ICE in the Products column.
Use the earlier/later buttons to search for the cheapest ticket prices.
Our step-by-step guide to booking train tickets on the DB (German national railways) website is available HERE.
If you're new to booking tickets for train journeys in Germany, we also recommend taking a look at our guide to German train tickets - it should help you save time and money and confusion.
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Seat Reservations:
Book 1st class ticket journey tickets on and your seat reservation is included - but they're optional when booking 2nd class tickets, or if you will be travelling with a 1st or 2nd class rail pass.
Opting to reserve is particularly recommended if you will be travelling at business hours and/or during the day on Fridays and Sundays.
Ticket Provider | Approximate Cost | |
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DB Bahn | from €27.90 | |
Omio | from €27.90 | |
Trainline | from €29 |
Final Destination: Zurich or Chur
All trains also call at: Basel Bad Bf and Basel SBB
This is a pleasant rather than stunningly beautiful train journey - but the views do become more picturesque as the train travels through Switzerland
These trains use the high speed line between Karlsruhe and Offenburg.
These trains reverse direction on departure from Basel SBB station.
Final Destination: Zurich or Chur
All trains also call at: Basel Bad Bf and Basel SBB
This is a pleasant rather than stunningly beautiful train journey - but the views do become more picturesque as the train travels through Switzerland
These trains use the high speed line between Karlsruhe and Offenburg.
These trains reverse direction on departure from Basel SBB station.
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