The average train between Venlo and Basel takes 5h 43m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Venlo 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 hourly between Venlo and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Venlo is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 5h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Venlo to Basel. However, there are services departing from Venlo station and arriving at Basel station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
Venlo to Basel train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Venlo station.
Venlo to Basel train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Venlo to Basel train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Venlo and Basel is 435.8 km. The road distance is 588 km.
You can take a train from Venlo to Basel Bad Bf via Düsseldorf Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 52m.