Basel to Riesa Trains

Basel to Riesa trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Riesa takes 7h 46m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Riesa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 46m
Duration: 764 km
Distance: €156
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

best

Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Riesa Busbf/Bahnhoftrain 55 / ...

7h 32m

€132–304

Basel to Riesa train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Riesa. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Riesa at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 7h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:56 AM → 4:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 5:44 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
10:56 AM → 6:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 7:10 PM
6h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:56 AM → 12:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:56 AM → 12:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:56 AM → 12:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:56 AM → 12:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:56 AM → 12:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:56 AM → 12:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
6:25 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 19m • 2 changes
6:56 AM → 2:12 PM
7h 16m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 3:29 PM
7h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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