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?

The train is equipped with around 350 seats distributed across sleeper, couchette, and seating cars. The sleeper cars feature classic compartments for up to three people and have a washbasin, while couchette cars offer 4-person and 6-person compartments. An accessible compartment is available, with sanitary facilities located in the corridor.

Is there a restaurant car?

Between Basel and Padborg, a bistro car is operated where food and beverages are available.

Can bicycles be transported?

Bicycles cannot be transported due to 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 40 EUR

Thu, 23.04.2026

from 40 EUR

Sat, 25.04.2026

from 55 EUR

Mon, 27.04.2026

from 55 EUR

Thu, 30.04.2026

from 55 EUR

Sat, 02.05.2026

from 55 EUR