The average train between Basel and Leverkusen takes 5h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. 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 4 hours between Basel and Leverkusen. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Leverkusen at 8:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Leverkusen? 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 Leverkusen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Leverkusen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
Basel to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Leverkusen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Book your Basel to Leverkusen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Leverkusen is 388.4 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Leverkusen Mitte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 4h 11m.