The average train between Basel and Arnhem takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Arnhem. 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 hourly between Basel and Arnhem. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Arnhem at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Arnhem? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Arnhem station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.
Basel to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Arnhem train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Basel to Arnhem train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), VIAS Rail GmbH and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Basel and Arnhem is 505.9 km. The road distance is 649 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Arnhem Centraal via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 5h 46m.