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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | Harburg | CheapestFastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Mulhouse Freiburg Airport | Harburg | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | Harburg | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $102, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Hamburg?
Basel
- ABasel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
- BMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel
Türkheimerstrasse 47, 4055 Iselin, , Switzerland - D
Media Markt Basel
Güterstrasse 119, 4053 Gundeldingen, Basel - E
Basel St. Johann
Basel St. Johann, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Hamburg by train
How much does a cheap train ticket from Basel to Hamburg cost?
The average train ticket price from Basel to Hamburg is $126. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Basel to Hamburg is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the trip from Basel to Hamburg?
A train trip between Basel and Hamburg is around 13h 23m, although the fastest train will take about 11h 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 689 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily trains are there between Basel and Hamburg?
The number of trains from Basel to Hamburg can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Basel to Hamburg by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Basel to Hamburg?
When taking the train from Basel to Hamburg, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Basel to Hamburg?
Trains travelling between Basel and Hamburg leave from Basel or Basel Central Station and arrive at Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB), Harburg, Hamburg Airport.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Basel to Hamburg was searched and found on Nov 30, 2025 with a price of $79To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $79 to $80 for a train ticket from Basel to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $79 which is on 2025-11-30.
