The average train between Basel and Krefeld takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Krefeld. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Krefeld at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Krefeld station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Basel to Krefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Krefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Krefeld train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and RheinRuhrBahn.
The distance between Basel and Krefeld is 426.5 km. The road distance is 553 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Krefeld Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 5h 1m.