The average train between Basel and Geilenkirchen takes 6h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Geilenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Geilenkirchen at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Geilenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Geilenkirchen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
Basel to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Geilenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Geilenkirchen station.
Book your Basel to Geilenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Geilenkirchen is 393.5 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Geilenkirchen via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Duesseldorf Hbf in around 5h 20m.