The average train between Bonn and Basel takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Bonn to Basel. 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 Bonn and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Bonn is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Siegburg Bf and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bonn to Basel? 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 Bonn to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Basel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Bonn to Basel train services, operated by SWB Bus und Bahn, depart from Siegburg Bf station.
Bonn to Basel train services, operated by SWB Bus und Bahn, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Bonn to Basel train tickets online with SWB Bus und Bahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bonn and Basel is 354.9 km. The road distance is 492 km.
You can take a vehicle from Bonn Stadthaus to Basel Bad Bf via Siegburg Bf, Siegburg Bf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 17m.