Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Hamburg Hbf | Basel Bad Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Harburg | Basel Bad Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hamburg Hbf | Basel Bad Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hamburg Hbf | Basel Bad Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Hamburg Hbf | Basel Bad Station | No tags |
Compare 3 ways to travel from Hamburg to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just R 788, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Hamburg and Basel?
Hamburg
- AHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- B
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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
Train Companies
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 differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Hamburg to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Hamburg to Basel start from R 1 097. The average price for this train route is around R 1 159. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Hamburg to Basel?
The average train journey time from Hamburg to Basel is 11h 51m, covering a distance of 687 km. The quickest train can get you there in 11h 39m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Hamburg to Basel route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Hamburg to Basel?
The earliest train from Hamburg to Basel departs at 07:17. And the latest train departs at 09:30.
Which is the best train operator from Hamburg to Basel?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11504 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Basel?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Hamburg to Basel?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
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 14 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 094To 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 R 1 094 to R 1 125 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 R 1 094, which is on 2025-12-14.
