The average train between Basel and Saarbrücken takes 4h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Saarbrücken. 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 Saarbrücken. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Saarbrücken at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Saarbrücken station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Basel to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Sarreguemines station.
Book your Basel to Saarbrücken train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Saarbahn GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Saarbrücken is 190.8 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Hellwigstr., Saarbrücken via Strasbourg, Sarreguemines, and Sarreguemines in around 3h 36m.