Train Basel to Krefeld from €144 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Krefeld takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Krefeld. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 20m

Duration

555 km

Distance

€144

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Basel to Krefeld train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Krefeld. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Krefeld at 12:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:16 PM → 8:22 PM
5h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:39 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:22 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 12:22 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:22 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:16 AM → 10:39 AM
5h 23m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 12:39 PM
5h 27m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 2:39 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 4:30 PM
5h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Krefeld? 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Krefeld.

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Distance: 555 km
Duration: 5h 20m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–240 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week.

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