Europa-Park ticket including journey with the RailCoaster
Highlights
- Enjoy convenient direct travel on the RailCoaster from Basel with no transfers or traffic jams
- Take advantage of free seat choice throughout the train, dining car, Wi-Fi, and family area
- Use the included day ticket for Europa-Park, granting access to numerous attractions and shows
- Spend a full day at Europa-Park without worrying about travel, parking, or ticket arrangements
- End the exciting day at Europa-Park with a relaxed journey back on the RailCoaster together with family or friends
Description
This ticket combines your journey on the RailCoaster from Basel with admission to Europa-Park. You’ll travel early morning in a comfortable train with free seating, no classes, dining car, Wi-Fi, or family zone, heading directly towards Rust and arriving refreshed at the leisure park. During the ride, you can enjoy breakfast and plan the day together. At Ringsheim station, a shuttle will take you directly to the entrance, where you can start your experience without detours. Europa-Park offers 17 European-themed areas, thrilling roller coasters, numerous attractions, and an exciting show program. In the evening, you can conveniently board the RailCoaster again and unwind pleasantly on the return trip.
Practical Information
- The RailCoaster starts and ends in Zurich. However, the connection between Zurich and Basel is not included in the ticket and must be purchased separately. The GA, Swiss Travel Pass, and Half-Fare Card are valid for travel to Basel.
- The shuttle buses back to the Ringsheim station leave Europa-Park around 6:50 pm, right next to the guesthouse by the park (near the main exit, see the red arrow in the photo). Departure times may vary. Check the exact time when you arrive or consult the timetable at www.sbb.ch.
- From Basel, you can choose any seat on the RailCoaster (no class restrictions).
- The RailCoaster is suitable for strollers and wheelchairs.
- Dogs can ride for free on the RailCoaster from Basel.
- Europa-Park opens at 9:00 am
RailCoaster Timetable
The RailCoaster runs every Saturday from March 28 to October 31, 2026, departing from Zurich HB. However, the ticket is only valid from Basel.
- Zurich HB departure at 06:34
- Basel SBB departure at 07:37
- Ringsheim/Europa-Park arrival around 09:00
- Ringsheim/Europa-Park departure at 19:20
- Basel SBB arrival at 20:22
- Zurich HB arrival at 21:28*
Exclusive shuttle buses await you at Ringsheim/Europa-Park station. They will get you to the Europa-Park main entrance in about 15 minutes. After an eventful day, the buses leave at around 18:50, right next to the guesthouse in the park (near the main exit).
Important:
- Travel times may change.
- Check the online timetable at www.sbb.ch the day before your trip.
Inclusions
Return ticket for the RailCoaster train between Basel and Ringsheim (Germany)
Shuttle bus between Ringsheim and Europa-Park
70% discount on park ticket P+Rail (code on RailCoaster ticket)
Day Admission Ticket Europa-Park
Train ticket from Zurich (or other cities) to Basel
Meeting point
Bahnhof Basel SBB, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel
Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Important information
- Outbound and return trips with the RailCoaster must be completed on the same day.
- Don’t forget your passport/ID because Europa-Park is located in Germany.
- Your Europa-Park ticket will only be exchanged aboard the RailCoaster starting from Basel SBB.
- The offer is limited in availability.
- Travel times may vary, so check the timetable online the day before your trip.
Provider
Operated by
SBB AG - RailCoaster
Verified provider