The average train between Basel and Heide takes 9h 50m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Heide. 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 every 4 hours between Basel and Heide. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Heide at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 9h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Heide? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Heide. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Heide station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.
Basel to Heide train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Heide train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heide(Holst) station.
Book your Basel to Heide train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nordbahn Eisenbahngesellschaft and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Heide is 745.7 km. The road distance is 970 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Heide(Holst) via Hamburg Hbf and Itzehoe in around 8h 57m.