Basel to Geilenkirchen trains

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The average train between Basel and Geilenkirchen takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Basel to Geilenkirchen. 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 12m
Duration: 597 km
Distance: €150
Average price: Once daily
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Geilenkirchentrain Re

Basel to Geilenkirchen train times

Trains run once daily between Basel and Geilenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Geilenkirchen at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:16 PM → 1:13 AM
Arrives next day
5h 57m • 1 change
11:16 PM → 7:13 AM
Arrives next day
7h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:16 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 57m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 5:13 PM
5h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Geilenkirchen? 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Geilenkirchen.

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Distance: 597.1 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Geilenkirchen via Düsseldorf Hbf and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 41m.

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