Kiel to Basel Trains

Kiel to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Basel takes 9h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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.

9h 51m
Duration: 940 km
Distance: CHF 191
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurttrain 22
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8h 30m

CHF 162–330

Kiel to Basel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kiel and Basel. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:16 PM → 8:36 AM
Arrives next day
14h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
10:16 AM → 7:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 9:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change
2:16 PM → 11:01 PM
8h 45m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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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Train via Frankfurt am Main

Kiel to Basel train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:16 PM → 8:36 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM

10:16 AM → 7:01 PM

12:16 PM → 9:01 PM

2:16 PM → 11:01 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM

10:16 AM → 7:01 PM

12:16 PM → 9:01 PM

2:16 PM → 11:01 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM

10:16 AM → 7:01 PM

12:16 PM → 9:01 PM

2:16 PM → 11:01 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM

10:16 AM → 7:01 PM

12:16 PM → 9:01 PM

2:16 PM → 11:01 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM

10:16 AM → 7:01 PM

12:16 PM → 9:01 PM

2:16 PM → 11:01 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:16 AM → 5:01 PM

10:16 AM → 7:01 PM

12:16 PM → 9:01 PM

2:16 PM → 11:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Kiel Hbf to Frankfurt

Train from Frankfurt to Basel Bad Bf

Train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbf

Train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB

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Train trips from Kiel

Train trips to Basel

Alternative transport options

6:16 PM → 8:36 AM
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