The average train between Hesse and Basel takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Hesse 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 Hesse and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hesse is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hesse to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hesse station and arriving at Basel station via Basel Bad Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Hesse to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Frankfurt station.
Hesse to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
The distance between Hesse and Basel is 355.3 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–140 and the journey takes 2h 41m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route once daily.