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Trip Overview

The average train between Hamburg and Basel takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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 53m
Duration
825 km
Distance
CHF 220
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Hamburg to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Basel at 7:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 825.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 140–330 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.

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