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.
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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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Basel station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 53m.
Hamburg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Hamburg to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Hamburg and Basel is 687.8 km. The road distance is 825 km.
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.