The average train between Basel and Gernsheim takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Gernsheim. 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 Gernsheim. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Gernsheim at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gernsheim. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Gernsheim station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Basel to Gernsheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Gernsheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Gernsheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Basel and Gernsheim is 252.8 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €45–110 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Two other operators also service this route.