The average train between Malmö and Basel takes 16h 13m and the fastest train takes 13h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö 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 3 times a day between Malmö and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Malmö is at 1:40 PM which arrives into Basel at 3:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 16h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



13h 26m • 3 changes


13h 26m • 3 changes


13h 26m • 3 changesArrives next day



13h 26m • 3 changes


13h 26m • 3 changes


13h 26m • 3 changes


13h 26m • 3 changesArrives next day



13h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Malmö 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 Malmö to Basel. However, there are services departing from Malmö station and arriving at Basel station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.
Malmö to Basel train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Malmö, Centralstation.
Malmö to Basel train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Basel Bad Bf station.
Book your Malmö to Basel train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Malmö and Basel is 969.5 km. The road distance is 1,381 km.
You can take a train from Malmö, Centralstation to Basel Bad Bf via Köpenhamn H, København H, Hamburg Hbf, and Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 14h 11m.