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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 travel 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 R 1 226, 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 timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 767. The average price for this train route is around R 1 024. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Basel to Hamburg?
The average train journey time from Basel to Hamburg is 11h 48m, covering a distance of 687 km. The quickest train can get 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 07:09. And the latest train departs at 08:46.
Which 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 472To 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 R 1 472 to R 4 766 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 R 1 472, 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 R 1 024 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from R 767. 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!
