The average train between Basel and Travemünde takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Travemünde. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Travemünde. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Travemünde at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Travemünde. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Travemünde station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Basel to Travemünde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Travemünde train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lübeck-Travemünde Strand station.
Book your Basel to Travemünde train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
The distance between Basel and Travemünde is 748.8 km. The road distance is 925 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lübeck-Travemünde Strand via Hamburg Hbf in around 8h 35m.