What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Hamburg?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hamburg is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Hamburg?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hamburg is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof via Sünninghausen, Dorfplatz and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Oelde and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf and Hannover Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Hamburg?

The distance between Basel and Hamburg is 336 km. The road distance is 290 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Hamburg without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Hamburg without a car is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 42m and costs €85 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Hamburg?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Basel to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hamburg bus from?

Basel to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bielefeld Brackwede train station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hamburg train from?

Basel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.

Train or bus from Basel to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Basel to Hamburg is to train via Hanover which takes 3h 42m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 6h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Hamburg bus arrive?

Basel to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Hamburg train arrive?

Basel to Hamburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hamburg is 290 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Basel to Hamburg.

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1626+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Basel to Hamburg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Hamburg by train, bus, or car

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Train via Hanover
best
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 20 / ...
3h 42m
€88–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N71
6h 23m
€36–59
Drive 290 km
1. Drive from Basel to Hamburgcar 290 km
2h 41m
€43–62
Train
1. Take the train from Lippstadt, Bustreff Bahnhof to Münster Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb89
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
5h 39m
€51–142

Basel to Hamburg by bus and train

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6h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 335.9 km
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, Germany and Hamburg, Germany?

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Hamburg Hbf via Oelde, Bielefeld Hbf, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof 5 times a week. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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