The average train between Basel and Ellwangen takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Ellwangen. 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 Ellwangen. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Ellwangen at 9:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ellwangen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Ellwangen station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
Basel to Ellwangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Ellwangen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Ellwangen, Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Ellwangen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Basel and Ellwangen is 245.4 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Ellwangen, Bahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 5m.