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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Calw takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Calw. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration
246 km
Distance
€55
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOBtrain train Rb74
3h 2m
€41–182

Basel to Calw train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Calw. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Calw at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)3h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 46m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbHDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)2h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 245.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Calw, Bahnhof/ZOB via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Pforzheim Hbf, and Pforzheim Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 2m.

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