The average train between Basel and Spa takes 9h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Spa. 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 every 4 hours between Basel and Spa. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Spa at 10:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Spa? 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 Spa. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Spa station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.
Basel to Spa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Spa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Basel to Spa train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Basel and Spa is 349.2 km. The road distance is 604 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Spa-Géronstère via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Frankfurt, Aachen Hbf, and Pepinster in around 7h 41m.