The average train between Riesa and Basel takes 8h 33m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Riesa 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 every 2 hours between Riesa and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Riesa is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Riesa to Basel. However, there are services departing from Riesa station and arriving at Basel station via Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Riesa to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof station.
Riesa to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Riesa to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Riesa and Basel is 586.9 km. The road distance is 830 km.
You can take a train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Frankfurt in around 8h 45m.