The average train between Aachen and Basel takes 5h 10m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Aachen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Aachen is at 6:18 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Messe/Deutz and take an average of 5h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Basel station via Koeln Messe/Deutz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
Aachen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Aachen to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Aachen and Basel is 373.9 km. The road distance is 558 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Koeln Messe/Deutz, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 22m.