The average train between Basel and Leverkusen takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Leverkusen. 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 3 hours between Basel and Leverkusen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Leverkusen at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Leverkusen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Basel to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Leverkusen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Basel and Leverkusen is 388.4 km. The road distance is 507 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €90–310 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Two other operators also service this route.