The average train between Riesa and Basel takes 8h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 49m. 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 3 hours between Riesa and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Riesa is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Leipzig Hbf and take an average of 8h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 31m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Riesa 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.
No, there is no direct train from Riesa to Basel. However, there are services departing from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof station and arriving at Basel Bad Bf station via Leipzig Hbf station and Fulda Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.
Riesa to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof station.
Riesa to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
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The distance between Riesa and Basel is 586.9 km. The road distance is 737 km.
You can take a train from Riesa Busbf/Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Leipzig Hbf and Fulda Bahnhof in around 8h 13m.