The average train between Basel and Minden takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Basel to Minden. 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 once daily between Basel and Minden. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 4:25 PM which arrives into Minden at 3:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes
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11h 7m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes


6h 35m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Minden. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Minden station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Basel to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Minden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Minden, Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Minden train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Minden is 534.7 km. The road distance is 726 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Minden, Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 13m.