Basel to Aachen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Aachen takes 5h 11m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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.

5h 11m
Duration: 563 km
Distance: €173
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re

4h 57m

€98–347

Basel to Aachen train times

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 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:06 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:07 AM
4h 51m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 12:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:07 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Aachen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.