The average train between Basel and Tübingen takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Tübingen. 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 hourly between Basel and Tübingen. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Tübingen at 11:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 33m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Tübingen? 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 Tübingen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Tübingen station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Basel to Tübingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Basel Bad Bf station.
Basel to Tübingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Tübingen Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Basel to Tübingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Tübingen is 153.6 km. The road distance is 338 km.
You can take a train from Basel Bad Bf to Tübingen Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Karlsruhe Hbf, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 27m.