The average train between Arnhem and Basel takes 6h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Arnhem 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 3 hours between Arnhem and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arnhem is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Duesseldorf Hbf and take an average of 6h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arnhem to Basel. However, there are services departing from Arnhem station and arriving at Basel station via Duesseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
Arnhem to Basel train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Arnhem to Basel train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Arnhem to Basel train tickets online with VIAS Rail GmbH, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Arnhem and Basel is 505.9 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Arnhem Centraal to Basel Bad Bf via Duesseldorf Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 5m.