The average train between Basel and Krefeld takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. 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.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and Krefeld. The earliest departure is at 11:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Krefeld at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Krefeld. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Krefeld station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Basel to Krefeld train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB 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), Rheinbahn AG and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Basel and Krefeld is 426.5 km. The road distance is 555 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–380 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 6 times a week.