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Basel to Bielefeld trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Bielefeld takes 6h 17m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bielefeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 17m
Duration
681 km
Distance
€225
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43
  2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain train 10 / ...
5h 48m
€115–298

Basel to Bielefeld train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Bielefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Bielefeld at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 32m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 11m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 53m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 681.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Bielefeld, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bielefeld Hbf via Dortmund Hbf in around 5h 48m.

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