The average train between Heidelberg and Basel takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is at least one train per day from Heidelberg 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 once daily between Heidelberg and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 5:31 PM which arrives into Basel at 7:36 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Basel Bad Bf station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
Heidelberg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Basel is 221.5 km. The road distance is 245 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–85 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.