The average train between Bremerhaven and Basel takes 8h 11m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bremerhaven 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 Bremerhaven and Basel. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Bremerhaven is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Bremen Hbf and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bremerhaven 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 Bremerhaven to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bremerhaven station and arriving at Basel station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Bremerhaven to Basel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Bremerhaven Hbf station.
Bremerhaven to Basel train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Bremerhaven to Basel train tickets online with NordWestBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Bremerhaven and Basel is 668.6 km. The road distance is 872 km.
You can take a train from Bremerhaven Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Bremen Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 27m.