Track connecting Freiburg and Basel temporarily halted - Railway service disrupted on the Rhine Valley route between Freiburg and Basel.
In the coming weeks, construction work on the Rhine Valley Railway will cause significant disruptions to train services between Freiburg and Basel. From October 4-5, 2025, the rail line will be fully closed south of Freiburg, leaving travellers without direct train services during this period.
However, alternative transportation options are available to ensure smooth travel between the two cities. During the railway closures, hourly replacement buses will run to substitute the train service, providing a scheduled substitute for the usual train connections.
For those seeking alternative routes, airport shuttle buses and local buses via Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (EuroAirport) can also help connect travelers between Basel and Freiburg. For instance, one could take the airport shuttle bus from the EuroAirport to Freiburg Hauptbahnhof or use local bus #50 from the Swiss side of Basel to Basel train station, then a train to Freiburg on unaffected routes.
Since the construction affects only a specific portion of the route south of Freiburg, travel can also be planned with partial train segments combined with bus shuttles, depending on the exact dates and segments affected.
It's important to note that only regional trains are currently available for travel between Freiburg and Heitersheim, and between Basel and Rheinweiler. A bus service is also available for travel between Heitersheim and Rheinweiler.
Travellers are advised to plan for extra travel time and check current schedules close to their travel date to ensure a smooth journey. With these alternative transportation options, the disruption caused by the railway construction work should not significantly impact your travel plans between Freiburg and Basel.
- The community has implemented an employment policy to accommodate the increased demand for bus drivers during the Rhine Valley Railway construction, ensuring the hourly replacement buses' reliable operation.
- During the railway closure, commuters may wish to consider alternate employment opportunities in the transportation industry, such as taxi services or rental car companies, given the expected surge in demand for alternative transit options.
- In light of construction affecting the public-transit system and potential inclement weather (weather-forecasting) during the Rhine Valley Railway work, it may be prudent for the local finance department to provide additional funds to incentivize alternative transportation options and maintain service continuity.
