How far is Hamburg from Basel?

Hamburg and Basel are 427 miles (689 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Hamburg to Basel?

Most of the buses traveling from Hamburg to Basel leave from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Basel Central Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Rhine – our life line, Tinguely Fountain, Vitra Design Museum, Basel exhibition centre and Kunstmuseum Basel.

Bus Hamburg to Basel from $40 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:15pm	HAM Airport	21h 20m	1:35pm	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Hamburg Hbf	16h 45m	9:20am	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	4:35pm	Hamburg Hbf	18h 55m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	12h 20m	9:20am	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	9:00pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	14h 30m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Basel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $46, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

8hAverage Duration

427 milesDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$48 - $195	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$80 - $183	Average Duration14h 1m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$46 - $55	Average Duration8h	CO₂ emissions 29kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Hamburg and Basel?

Stops in Hamburg

A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Adenauerallee 78, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
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B
Hamburg Airport
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C
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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D
Hamburg Altona
Paul-Nevermann-Platz 13, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
E
Volksparkstadion
Sylvesterallee 7, , 22525 Hamburg, , Germany
F
Steinwerder
Buchheisterstraße 16, , 20457 Hamburg, , Germany

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,159 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

CH bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hamburg to Basel by bus

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Basel was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Hamburg to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $163 for a bus ticket from Hamburg to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-11-29.