The train between Basel and Hesse takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Hesse. 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 Hesse. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Hesse at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hesse. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Hesse station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Basel to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Hesse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.
The distance between Basel and Hesse is 355.3 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt hourly. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 2h 44m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route twice a week.