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The average train between Gießen and Basel takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Gießen 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.

4h 25m
Duration
392 km
Distance
CHF 65
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Gießen to Basel train times

Trains run hourly between Gießen and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gießen is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 58m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 51m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 58m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 51m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 58m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 51m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 58m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 51m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 58m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 51m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)3h 42m • 1 change
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)4h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gießen 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.

Map of how to get from Gießen to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 392.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Gießen, Germany and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gießen Bahnhof to Basel Bad Bf via Frankfurt in around 4h 30m.

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