The average train between Basel and Silkeborg takes 18h 25m and the fastest train takes 14h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Silkeborg. 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 twice daily between Basel and Silkeborg. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:16 PM which arrives into Silkeborg at 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 18h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Silkeborg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Silkeborg station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.
Basel to Silkeborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Silkeborg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Skanderborg St. station.
Book your Basel to Silkeborg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and GoCollective.
The distance between Basel and Silkeborg is 967 km. The road distance is 1,354 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Silkeborg St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., and Skanderborg St. in around 13h 42m.