What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hamburg is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hamburg is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €45 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Hamburg Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Basel to Hamburg?

The distance between Basel and Hamburg is 843 km. The road distance is 802.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Hamburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €60 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Hamburg?

The train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf takes 6h 43m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hamburg bus from?

Basel to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hamburg train from?

Basel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Hamburg is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 12h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €220 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Hamburg bus arrive?

Basel to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Hamburg train arrive?

Basel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hamburg is 802 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Basel to Hamburg.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Hamburg?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Hamburg?

Book your Basel to Hamburg bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1538+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Basel to Hamburg - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Hamburg by train, bus, night train, car, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
6h 43m
€60–250
Fly Basel to Hamburg Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BSL - HAM
4h 14m
€46–218
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N33
12h 10m
€60–90
Night train
1. Take the night train from Basel Sbb to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 37m
€70–280
Drive 802.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hamburgcar 802.3 km
6h 37m
€135–195
Train via Kassel
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hamburg Hbftrain 25 / ...
7h 48m
€57–150
Night train via Lörrach Hbf
1. Take the night train from Lörrach Hbf to Hamburg Hbfnighttrain
12h 17m
€104–504
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain 1392
6h 11m
€158–211
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane ZRH - HAM
5h 25m
€88–232
Fly Basel to Bremen Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BSL - BRE
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
6h 38m
€165–369
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane STR - HAM
6h 13m
€105–295

Basel to Hamburg by train

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6h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 843.1 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Hamburg, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €60–140 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €60–90 and the journey takes 12h 10m.

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