The average train between Basel and Varde takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 12h. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Varde. 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 5 times a day between Basel and Varde. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Varde at 2:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



12h 57m • 3 changes


14h 10m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 9m • 3 changes


12h 57m • 3 changes


14h 10m • 3 changesArrives next day



16h 48m • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changesArrives next day



15h 51m • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changes


12h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Varde? 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 Varde. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Varde station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Basel to Varde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Varde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Esbjerg St. station.
The distance between Basel and Varde is 898.7 km. The road distance is 1,188 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Varde St. via Hamburg Hbf, Kolding St., and Esbjerg St. in around 12h 20m.