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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel station and arriving at Hamburg station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 59m.
Basel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Hamburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Hamburg is 687.8 km. The road distance is 843 km.
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.