The average train between Basel and Pforzheim takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Pforzheim. 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 hourly between Basel and Pforzheim. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Pforzheim at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Pforzheim. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Pforzheim station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Basel to Pforzheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Pforzheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Pforzheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Arverio Baden-Württemberg GmbH and Arverio Baden-Württemberg.
The distance between Basel and Pforzheim is 169.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 1h 37m.