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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Hamburg takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 59m
Duration
843 km
Distance
€210
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Basel to Hamburg train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 8:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 843.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €150–370 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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