Moscow to Basel by train
Travel from Moscow (Russia) to Basel (Switzerland) by train (2241km): schedule and information to the train connection. Compare fares and buy your ticket.
The train connection Moscow (Russia) - Basel (Switzerland) goes via Poland and Germany. The overnight trains from Moscow to Germany are a good option. From Germany continue to Switzerland by direct high-speed-trains. Another option is to travel from Moscow by night train to Vienna (Austria) and to continue from there to Switzerland. Please read the following travel information and blog posts.
Your travel route could be like that.
2241 km
How to use the following information: we show you the best routes and where to buy tickets. On longer routes you may need more than one ticket. Book your tickets step by step as explained. If you have questions about the route from Moscow to Basel, please ask in our forum. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible.
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train connections : popular connections travelled by other users
Basel - Moscow / Moscow - Bern / Moscow - Zurich / Moscow - Geneva / Moscow - Lucerne / Moscow - Davos / Moscow - St. Moritz / Saint Petersburg - Basel / Saint Petersburg - St. Moritz / Saint Petersburg - Zurich1 Moscow (Russia) - Berlin (Germany) - Basel (Switzerland)
The route consist of more than one step. You have to buy several train tickets.
1a Travelling from Moscow (Russia) to Berlin (Germany)
There are two direct night train connections from Moscow to Berlin. The journey time is 24 hours. You can buy train tickets from 160 EUR. The ticket price depends on your travel date and the category you are traveling in. You can find the exact timetable with ticket prices via the given booking links.
Three times a week you can travel on these direct train connections. One train connection ends directly in Berlin (EN440 13M Strizh). The second train connection goes from Moscow via Berlin to Paris (EN452 23J).
Travel reports with many photos of both trains can be found in our blog.
If you want to avoid the trip through Belarus, travel from Moscow to Kiev. In Kiev, take the direct night train to Warsaw, from where you continue to Berlin.
Where to buy a ticket from Moscow to Berlin?
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The following links could be interesting for you.
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
EN 23J/452 Moscow - Paris / EN 453/24J Paris - Moscow / EN 13M/440 Moscow - Berlin / EN 441/14M Berlin - Moscow
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Berlin - Moscow
1b Travelling from Berlin (Germany) to Basel (Switzerland)
Travel from Berlin to Basel by train. The journey time is 06:50 hours. The train ticket price starts at 17 EUR. A comfortable travel option is by "ÖBB nightjet" overnight train.
Travel by ICE day train connection with a journey time of 06:50 hours. The train ticket price starts at 17 EUR. The departure station is "Berlin Hbf". The arrival station is "Basel SBB". There are direct train connections available, some require one change of trains.
The more comfortable travel option is by "ÖBB nightjet" NJ471 overnight train. The train ticket price starts at 29 EUR. The departure time in Berlin is 21:00. The arrival time in Basel is 07:20. The following service classes are available:
- standard seat: the cheapest travel option with a ticket price from 29 EUR.
- shared compartments with beds: with a maximum of 4 to 6 travellers per compartment. The ticket price starts at 49 EUR. You can book this type of accommodation as well as private compartment only for your family or friends.
- private compartments with beds: travel for your own in a private compartment or with up to three travellers in total. Some compartments offer a private shower and WC. The ticket price starts at 89 EUR.
Where to buy a ticket from Berlin to Basel?
The following links could be interesting for you.
train types: Train types you are likely to travel with.
Intercity (IC) / IntercityExpress (ICE)
night train: Night trains that might be suitable for this trip.
ÖBB nightjet NJ470 Zurich - Berlin / ÖBB nightjet NJ471 Berlin - Zurich
train connections: popular connections travelled by other users
Basel - Berlin
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