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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Harburg | Basel SBB | Cheapest | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Hamburg Hbf | Basel SBB | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Basel Bad Station | No tags | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) | Basel Bad Station | No tags |
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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 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £46, 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
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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 £49. The average price for this train route is around £51. 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 11h 51m, covering a distance of 420 miles. The fastest train gets 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 11648 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Basel?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has 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 24 Dec 2025 with a price of £72To 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.
