The average train between Malmö and Basel takes 16h 24m and the fastest train takes 15h 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 twice daily between Malmö and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malmö is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 16h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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17h 26m • 1 changeWant 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 Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
Malmö to Basel train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo Centralstation.
Malmö to Basel train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Malmö to Basel train tickets online with Snälltåget, Österreichische Bundesbahnen and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Malmö and Basel is 969.5 km. The road distance is 1,456 km.
You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Basel SBB via Hamburg Hbf in around 14h 28m.