There currently is one option to travel by night train from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Basel (Switzerland), taking between approximately 15 and 16 hours: Namely the EN 473 operated by SBB & RDC.

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SBB & RDC

The Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and RDC Deutschland operate a night train in cooperation, currently serving the route between Basel and Malmö with a stop in Copenhagen.

What types of cars are on board?

On board are sleeper, couchette, and seating cars with approximately 350 seats in total. The sleeper cars offer classic compartments for up to three people and a washbasin, while the couchette cars feature 4-person and 6-person compartments. There is an accessible compartment as well as toilets and showers in the corridor.

Is there a restaurant car?

A bistro on board serves passengers with meals and drinks between Basel and Padborg.

Can bicycles be transported?

Currently, bicycles cannot be brought on board for operational reasons.

For the next 7 dates with connections, the cheapest offer starts at 40 EUR. Check our connection pages below for all availabilities!

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Next available offers

Thu, 16.04.2026

from 55 EUR

Mon, 20.04.2026

from 55 EUR

Thu, 23.04.2026

from 40 EUR

Sat, 25.04.2026

from 40 EUR

Mon, 27.04.2026

from 55 EUR

Thu, 30.04.2026

from 55 EUR

Sat, 02.05.2026

from 55 EUR