Next available departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Basel Bad Station | Cheapest | |||||
 | Hamburg Hbf | Basel Bad Station | Fastest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Hamburg to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 9 hours 32 minutes and with fares starting at just €45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Basel?
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
Basel
- A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - B
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - C
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - D
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Train Companies
Based on 40 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixTrain ticket prices on this trip start at €45
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Basel by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Hamburg to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Basel start from €45. The average price for this train route is around €77. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Basel?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Basel is 9h 32m, covering a distance of 426 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 9h 22m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Basel route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Basel?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Basel departs at 07:39. And the latest train departs at 11:49.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Basel was searched and found on 3 Sept 2026 with a price of €57To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Hamburg to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €57 to €119 for a train ticket from Hamburg to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €57, which is on 2026-09-03.
