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Trip Overview

The average train between Germany and Basel takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Germany 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.

7h 39m
Duration
899 km
Distance
CHF 242
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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  1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Frankfurttrain train 12 / ...
  2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bftrain train 20 / ...
8h 1m
CHF 156–533

Germany to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Germany and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Germany to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 898.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Basel Bad Bf via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 1m.

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