The average train between Wetzlar and Basel takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Wetzlar 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 Wetzlar and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wetzlar is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Gießen Bahnhof and take an average of 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wetzlar 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 Wetzlar to Basel. However, there are services departing from Wetzlar station and arriving at Basel station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
Wetzlar to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gießen Bahnhof station.
Wetzlar to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Wetzlar to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Wetzlar and Basel is 340.7 km. The road distance is 404 km.
You can take a train from Wetzlar Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Gießen Bahnhof and Frankfurt in around 4h 54m.