Bus from Hamburg to Basel: Tickets & Timetables

Next available departures

Next departures from Hamburg to Basel on 1 May
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Hamburg Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Basel-Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 20:31 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 33 minutes and with fares starting at just ZAR 415, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
9h 33mAverage duration
687 kmDistance
16kgCO₂ emissions
Average priceZAR 693 - ZAR 4,996Average duration19h 50m
17kg CO₂e
Average priceZAR 415 - ZAR 2,541Average duration9h 33m
16kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Hamburg to Basel

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Hamburg to Basel?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Hamburg to Basel start from ZAR 693. The average price for this route is around ZAR 1,384. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Hamburg to Basel?

    The average bus journey time from Hamburg to Basel is 19h 50m, covering a distance of 691 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 12h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Hamburg to Basel route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Hamburg to Basel?

    The earliest bus departs from Hamburg to Basel at 03:05. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Hamburg to Basel?

    A bus journey from Hamburg to Basel produces an estimated 17.255574999999997 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Hamburg to Basel?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11630 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Hamburg to Basel?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Hamburg to Basel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Hamburg to Basel?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
28/04
ZAR 969
29/04
ZAR 1,002
Today
ZAR 1,298
01/05
ZAR 2,467
02/05
ZAR 2,261
03/05
ZAR 2,886
04/05
ZAR 1,961
05/05
ZAR 927
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Hamburg to Basel was searched and found on 5 May 2026 with a price of ZAR 927

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 ZAR 927 to ZAR 3,482 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 ZAR 927, which is on 2026-05-05.

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