The average train between Hamburg and Basel takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h. There is a train service every few hours from Hamburg 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.
Trains run hourly between Hamburg and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 7m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Basel station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Hamburg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Basel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Hamburg to Basel train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Hamburg and Basel is 687.8 km. The road distance is 839 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel Bad Bf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 7h 33m.