The average train between Basel and Oberhausen takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. The train service runs several times per day 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 5 times a day between Basel and Oberhausen. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Oberhausen at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Oberhausen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Oberhausen station via Düsseldorf Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Basel to Oberhausen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB 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 564 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Basel SBB to Düsseldorf Hbf every 4 hours. Tickets cost €95–420 and the journey takes 4h 16m. Österreichische Bundesbahnen also services this route 6 times a week.