The average train between Basel and Bonn takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Basel and Bonn. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Bonn at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Bonn? 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 Bonn. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Bonn station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
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 492 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Bonn Stadthaus via Frankfurt, Siegburg Bf, and Siegburg Bf in around 4h 44m.