The average train between Germany and Basel takes 7h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Germany and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Berlin Hbf and take an average of 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Germany 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 Germany to Basel. However, there are services departing from Berlin Hbf station and arriving at Basel Bad Bf station via Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
Germany to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Berlin Hbf station.
Germany to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
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The distance between Germany and Basel is 451.6 km. The road distance is 842 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Basel Bad Bf via Berlin Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 14m.