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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Geilenkirchen takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. The train service runs several times 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 44m
Duration
597 km
Distance
€149
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Basel to Geilenkirchen train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 597.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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 25m.

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