Next available departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on September 3
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
		7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	9h 33m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	CheapestFastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus		5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	18h 11m	11:50am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	9:01am	Harburg	15h 44m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Cheapest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:39am	Hamburg Hbf	13h 6m	12:45am	Basel SBB	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	16h 35m	7:25am	Basel SBB	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	3:01pm	Harburg	16h 24m	7:25am	Basel SBB	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	18h 11m	11:50am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 12m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Cheapest
	7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	9h 33m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	18h 11m	11:50am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:39am	Hamburg Hbf	11h 41m	11:20pm	Basel SBB	Cheapest
	11:39am	Hamburg Hbf	9h 32m	9:11pm	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	11h 41m	9:11pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	18h 11m	11:50am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	11:01am	Harburg	20h 39m	7:40am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	5:30am	HAM Airport	15h 41m	9:11pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 12m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Cheapest
	7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	9h 33m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	18h 11m	11:50am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Flixbus + Flixtrain	4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 12m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Cheapest
	7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	9h 33m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Fastest
Flixtrain + Flixbus	5:39pm	Hamburg Hbf	18h 11m	11:50am	EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)	No tags

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on September 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		4:00am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	13h 12m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Cheapest
		7:39am	Hamburg Hbf	9h 33m	5:12pm	Basel Bad Station	Fastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:53 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Hamburg to Basel

We recommend taking the train

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 ZAR 826, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

9h 32mAverage Duration

687 kmDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceZAR 723 - ZAR 4,850	Average Duration17h 45m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceZAR 826 - ZAR 2,475	Average Duration9h 32m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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
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B
Harburg
Hörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
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C
Hamburg Airport
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D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany

Basel

A
Basel
Basel SBB railway station, Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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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

FlixTrain

3.1/540 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi1.8

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 ZAR 826

CH train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Slovak Rail

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Basel by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary 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 at ZAR 826. The average price for this train route is around ZAR 1,424. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Hamburg to Basel?
The average train trip from Hamburg to Basel takes 9h 32m and covers 687 km. The quickest 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 serve 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 7:39am. The latest train departs at 11:49am.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09-01

No data

09-02

ZAR 1,056

Today

ZAR 1,055

09-04

ZAR 1,310

09-05

ZAR 1,739

09-06

ZAR 2,206

09-07

ZAR 1,309

09-08

ZAR 1,230

The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Basel was searched and found on Sep 3, 2026 with a price of ZAR 1,055

To 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 ZAR 1,055 to ZAR 2,206 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 ZAR 1,230 which is on 2026-09-08.