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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Basel SBB | Harburg | Cheapest | |||||
 | Basel SBB | Hamburg Hbf | Fastest | |||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Mulhouse Freiburg Airport | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
 | Basel Bad Station | Hamburg Hbf | No tags | |||||
| Basel SBB | Hamburg Hbf | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Basel to Hamburg
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Hamburg. The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $101, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Basel and Hamburg?
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
Hamburg
- A
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Bahnsteig Gleis 7 + 8, 20099 Hamburg, Germany - BHörstener Str. 1, 21079 Hamburg, Germany
- D
Hamburg Altona
Bahnhof Altona, Scheel-Plessen-Straße 17, 22765 Hamburg, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Basel to Hamburg 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 Basel to Hamburg?
The cheapest train tickets from Basel to Hamburg start at $63. The average price for this train route is around $84. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Basel to Hamburg?
The average train trip from Basel to Hamburg takes 11h 48m and covers 687 km. The quickest train gets you there in 10h 43m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which train operators serve the Basel to Hamburg route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Basel to Hamburg?
The earliest train from Basel to Hamburg departs at 7:09am. The latest train departs at 8:46am.
What is the best train operator from Basel to Hamburg?
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 Basel to Hamburg?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Basel to Hamburg?
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 Basel to Hamburg?
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 Basel to Hamburg was searched and found on Dec 12, 2025 with a price of $121To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Basel to Hamburg, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $121 to $390 for a train ticket from Basel to Hamburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $121 which is on 2025-12-12.
What's the cheapest way to go from Basel to Hamburg?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Basel and Hamburg is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $84 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $63. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Hamburg, choose the train, as it will take you from Basel to Hamburg in about 8h 10m —that's the fastest way to get there!
