The average train between Basel and Wetzlar takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Wetzlar. 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 every 4 hours between Basel and Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 7:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Wetzlar? 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 Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Wetzlar station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Basel to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Wetzlar train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Wetzlar train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Basel and Wetzlar is 340.7 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Wetzlar Bahnhof via Frankfurt and Gießen Bahnhof in around 5h 12m.