The average train between Aachen and Basel takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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 5 times a day between Aachen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Basel station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.
Aachen to Basel train services, operated by National Express, depart from Aachen Hbf station.
Aachen to Basel train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Aachen to Basel train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Aachen and Basel is 373.9 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Aachen Hbf to Basel SBB via Köln Hbf in around 5h 16m.