The average train between Basel and Hamburg Hbf takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Hamburg Hbf. 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 2 hours between Basel and Hamburg Hbf. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Hamburg Hbf at 7:53 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel station and arriving at Hamburg Hbf station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 7h 18m.
Basel to Hamburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Hamburg Hbf train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Hamburg Hbf train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Basel and Hamburg Hbf is 688.2 km. The road distance is 839 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel Bad Bf to Hamburg Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €150–600 and the journey takes 6h 33m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route twice daily.