How far is Hamburg from Basel?

The distance between Hamburg and Basel is approximately 689 km (427 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Basel?

Buses departing from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) in Hamburg will take you to Basel Central Station in Basel.

Bus Hamburg to Basel from $57 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Hamburg to Basel on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	12h 20m	8:35am	Basel SBB	CheapestFastest
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:30am	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	14h 48m	9:18pm	Basel Bad Station	No tags
	12:55pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	18h 45m	7:40am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	2:50pm	Hamburg Hbf	16h 45m	7:35am	Basel SBB	No tags
	8:15pm	Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)	15h 15m	11:30am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hamburg to Basel

We recommend carpooling

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 $66, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

8hAverage Duration

688 kmDistance

29kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$69 - $281	Average Duration19h 40m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$116 - $265	Average Duration14h 1m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$66 - $79	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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Staff4.4

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Cleanliness4.3

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Hamburg to Basel by bus

How far is Hamburg from Basel?
The distance between Hamburg and Basel is approximately 689 km (427 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Hamburg to Basel?
Buses departing from Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB) in Hamburg will take you to Basel Central Station in Basel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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11-21

$86

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11-23

$82

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The cheapest trip from Hamburg to Basel was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $82

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 $82 to $257 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 $82 which is on 2025-11-23.