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Karlsruhe to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Karlsruhe and Basel takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Karlsruhe 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.

1h 47m
Duration
189 km
Distance
CHF 45
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Karlsruhe to Basel train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Karlsruhe and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 32m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 40m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 40m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 40m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 40m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 40m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 47m • Direct
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    train train 1h 50m • Direct
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    train train 1h 35m • Direct
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    train train 2h 27m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Karlsruhe to Basel? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Karlsruhe to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 189.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 47m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 28–55 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Four other operators also service this route.

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