The average train between Trier and Basel takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 Trier and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Basel. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Basel station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Trier to Basel train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Basel train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Trier to Basel train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Trier and Basel is 254.1 km. The road distance is 466 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 15m.