The average train between Germany and Basel takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Germany and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Germany to Basel. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Basel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Germany to Basel train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Basel train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Germany to Basel train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Germany and Basel is 451.6 km. The road distance is 845 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Berlin Hbf to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 140–390 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 4 times a day.