The average train between Basel and Oberhausen takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Oberhausen. 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 hourly between Basel and Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Oberhausen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oberhausen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Oberhausen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
Basel to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Düsseldorf Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Oberhausen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Oberhausen is 438.9 km. The road distance is 557 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Oberhausen Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 4h 41m.