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Trip Summary
There is usually just one train option from Basel to Košice per day. The average train journey from Basel to Košice takes 20 hours and 46 minutes, though some trains might be a few minutes slower or faster.
| Distance | 635 mi (1022 km) |
| Fastest train | 20h 46m |
| Lowest price | £70.85 |
| Most frequent service | RegioJet |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Basel to Košice?
RegioJet is the one and only train line which connects Basel to Košice. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| RegioJet | 1 | 20h 47m | £70.85 |
RegioJet train tickets from Basel to Košice start from £71, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 RegioJet schedules to Košice. RegioJet in Basel leaves from Basel Bhfeingang Gundeldingen . And in Košice trains arrive at Staničné námestie .
From Basel to Košice train travel on RegioJet takes 20 hours and 47 minutes. If you are looking to get to Košice faster, RegioJet offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 20 hours and 46 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Basel and Košice is approximately 635 miles, or 1022 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 20 hours and 46 minutes,
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains departing from Basel to Košice tend to have the most passengers on Thursday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Thursday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Thursday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Basel at 19:00 and arrives in Košice around 20 hours later.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Košice to Basel.
City Information
Basel
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Basel is bordered by France to the west and Germany to the east, with the river Rhine running directly through the city. This culture-centric destination is known for containing Switzerland's highest concentration of museums. With over 40 museums, roughly one per square kilometre, you're guaranteed to find at least one museum that fits your interests. Of course, it's got classic art museums like the Fine Arts Museum and the Jean Tinguely Museum, but you'll write home about the niche ones like Basel Paper Mill (a museum about paper and printing) and Toys Worlds Museum.
Basel's Old Town area will give you a taste of the city's history, with its cobblestoned streets and medieval churches, as well as several beautiful fountains. In the Marktplatz, or market square, check out the bold red City Hall, as well as even more museums, these ones devoted to Basel's history.
Basel is also home to Switzerland's oldest zoo, founded in 1874. Conveniently located in the heart of Basel, the zoo lets you get up close and personal with animals from the tiniest insects to the grandest elephants. Plus, you can learn more about the zoo's conservation projects.
Basel is well-situated for easy travel to other countries due to its proximity to France and Germany, as well as its transportation options. The world's only tri-national airport, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, is only 4km from Basel. This unique airport is located on both French and Swiss territory but also serves travellers to nearby Freiburg, Germany. Basel also welcomes national and international train routes, and many European coach services stop in the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Basel?
Main departure station: Basel Bhfeingang Gundeldingen
There is one train station in Basel.
All train stations in Basel:
Basel Bhfeingang Gundeldingen
Where is the train station in Košice?
Main arrival station: Staničné námestie
Košice has one train station.
Train stations in Košice:
Staničné námestie
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