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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | Basel Bad Station | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Train | Heidelberg Hauptbahnhof | Basel Bad Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Heidelberg to Basel
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Heidelberg and Basel?
Heidelberg
- A
Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 69115 Heidelberg, 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
Train Companies
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Basel?
The cheapest train tickets from Heidelberg to Basel start from £11. The average price for this train route is around £17. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Heidelberg to Basel?
The average train journey time from Heidelberg to Basel is 2h 36m, covering a distance of 136 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 10m and is operated by FlixTrain.
Which train operators serve the Heidelberg to Basel route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Heidelberg to Basel?
The earliest train from Heidelberg to Basel departs at 14:59. And the latest train departs at 18:59.
Which is the best train operator from Heidelberg 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 11504 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg to Basel was searched and found on 16 Dec 2025 with a price of £8To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Heidelberg to Basel as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £8 to £18 for a train ticket from Heidelberg to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £8, which is on 2025-12-16.
