The average train between Hamburg and Basel takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 32m. 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 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 7:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 20m. 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 20m.
Hamburg to Basel train services, operated by DB Fernverkehr AG, depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Basel train services, operated by DB Fernverkehr AG, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
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The distance between Hamburg and Basel is 687.8 km. The road distance is 825 km.
DB Fernverkehr AG operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bf hourly, and the journey takes 7h 17m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.