The average train between Basel and Aachen takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Aachen. 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 every 3 hours between Basel and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Aachen at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Aachen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Basel to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Aachen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Aachen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Aachen is 373.9 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Aachen, Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 41m.