The average train between Basel and Bonn takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Bonn. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Bonn. 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 Bonn at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bonn station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Basel to Bonn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Bonn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Siegburg Bf station.
Book your Basel to Bonn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and SWB Bus und Bahn.
The distance between Basel and Bonn is 354.9 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn Stadthaus via Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 4h 28m.