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The average train between Copenhagen and Basel takes 14h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Copenhagen to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 23m
Duration
1,340 km
Distance
CHF 229
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Kassel

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  1. Take the train from København H to Hamburg Hbftrain train Ece / ...
  2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhetrain train 25 / ...
  3. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Basel Bad Bftrain train 20 / ...
12h 36m
CHF 182–383

Copenhagen to Basel train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Copenhagen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Copenhagen is at 2:22 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 14h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)22h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

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    Danish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 39m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Copenhagen to Basel? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,340.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Copenhagen, Denmark and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from København H to Basel Bad Bf via Hamburg Hbf and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 12h 36m.

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