The average train between Basel and Hamm takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Hamm. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Hamm. The earliest departure is at 7:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:16 PM which arrives into Hamm at 2:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hamm. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Hamm station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
Basel to Hamm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Hamm train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Hamm train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Basel and Hamm is 458.7 km. The road distance is 619 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–480 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route 3 times a week.