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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hamburg central bus station station and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Basel Bad Bf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Basel?

The distance between Hamburg and Basel is 714 km. The road distance is 800.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Hamburg to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Hamburg to Basel?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 220 and takes 7h 17m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Hamburg to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hamburg to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hamburg to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Hamburg to Basel is 801 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Hamburg to Basel.

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

Book your Hamburg to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1293+ hotels available in Basel.

Hamburg to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Hamburg to Basel by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly Hamburg Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL)plane HAM - BSL
4h 11m
CHF 41–177
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bftrain 43 / ...
7h 17m
CHF 100–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg central bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N33
12h 15m
CHF 45–85
Night train
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bfnighttrain Nj
9h 43m
CHF 60–250
Fly Hamburg Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane HAM - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 26m
CHF 96–231
Fly Hamburg Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane HAM - STR
2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain
6h 16m
CHF 104–311
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 22m
CHF 155–367
Night train via Lörrach Hbf
1. Take the night train from Hamburg Hbf to Lörrach Hbfnighttrain
11h 11m
CHF 95–459
Drive 800.5 km
1. Drive from Hamburg to Baselcar 800.5 km
6h 38m
CHF 126–182
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain 1393
2. Drive from Fulda to Baselcar
6h 9m
CHF 152–196

Hamburg to Basel by train

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7h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 714.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Basel (BSL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bf hourly. Tickets cost CHF 100–120 and the journey takes 7h 17m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.

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