The average train between Basel and Bacharach takes 5h 21m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bacharach. 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 Bacharach. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Bacharach at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bacharach. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bacharach station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
Basel to Bacharach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Bacharach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bacharach, Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Bacharach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Bacharach is 278.5 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bacharach, Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Mainz, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 59m.