The average train between Utrecht and Basel takes 6h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Utrecht 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 4 hours between Utrecht and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Utrecht is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Utrecht 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 Utrecht to Basel. However, there are services departing from Utrecht station and arriving at Basel station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Utrecht to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Utrecht Centraal station.
Utrecht to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Utrecht to Basel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Utrecht and Basel is 533.7 km. The road distance is 707 km.
You can take a train from Utrecht Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 28m.