The average train between Basel and Kleve takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Kleve. 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 2 hours between Basel and Kleve. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Kleve at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kleve. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Kleve station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Basel to Kleve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Kleve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kleve Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Kleve train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Basel and Kleve is 481.5 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Kleve Bahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 6h 1m.