The average train between Maastricht and Basel takes 7h 17m and the fastest train takes 6h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Maastricht 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 every 4 hours between Maastricht and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maastricht is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Basel at 12:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Basel. However, there are services departing from Maastricht station and arriving at Basel station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
Maastricht to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Maastricht station.
Maastricht to Basel train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Maastricht to Basel train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Arriva NL.
The distance between Maastricht and Basel is 390.6 km. The road distance is 606 km.
You can take a train from Maastricht to Basel Bad Bf via Aachen Hbf and Frankfurt in around 6h 19m.