Train Basel to Leverkusen from €131 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Leverkusen takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. 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.

4h 43m
Duration: 507 km
Distance: €131
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Basel to Leverkusen train times

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 7:16 PM which arrives into Leverkusen at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, June 15, 2026

9:16 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
1:16 PM → 5:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
3:16 PM → 7:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, June 16, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, June 17, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, June 18, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, June 19, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, June 20, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:36 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:36 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, June 21, 2026

5:16 AM → 9:56 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:12 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 44m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:56 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
11:16 AM → 3:56 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Leverkusen.

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Distance: 506.8 km
Duration: 4h 43m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Köln Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €90–220 and the journey takes 3h 49m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route once daily.

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