The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf
Cheapest price
€66
Average price
€187
Fastest journey
6 h 43 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
689 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf will cost around €187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
Of the 41 trains that leave Basel SBB for Hamburg Hbf on Mon, Aug 03, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 03 the direct trains cover the 689 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 43 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 6 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC 60402 · ICE 698 · ICE 77811:16 PM9h14Basel SBB8:30 AMHamburg Hbf€661One-way2 transfers
IC 60470 · ICE 108010:16 PM9h13Basel SBB7:29 AMHamburg Hbf€751One-way1 transfer
ICE 272 · ICE 9208:16 PM10h34Basel SBB6:50 AMHamburg Hbf€761One-way1 transfer
ICE 102 · ICE 5725:16 PM7h14Basel SBB12:30 AMHamburg Hbf€881One-way1 transfer
ICE 2045:16 AM7h59Basel SBB1:15 PMHamburg Hbf€1161One-way0 transfers
EC 86:46 AM6h43Basel SBB1:29 PMHamburg Hbf€2201One-way0 transfers
ECE 86:46 AM6h43Basel SBB1:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1481One-way0 transfers
EC 42:46 PM6h43Basel SBB9:29 PMHamburg Hbf€2201One-way0 transfers
EC 150 · ICE 5743:46 PM6h43Basel SBB10:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1341One-way1 transfer
ECE 42:46 PM6h43Basel SBB9:29 PMHamburg Hbf€1341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €41.
Distance: 428 miles (689 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€118 Average price | €152 Average price | €59 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 44m Average total duration 12h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf costing on average €118.
A bus is €93 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf costing on average €152.
Other travel options to Hamburg Hbf take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 28m.
Bus takes on average 12h 14m.
Tickets start at around €118 compared to roughly €190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €72. The journey takes 7h 28m versus 7h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf trains for tomorrow, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 204 | On time 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h59 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 204 · ICE 774 | On time 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 204 · ICE 774 | On time 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 204 | On time 5:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h59 | 1:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 8 | 6:46 AM Basel SBB | 6h43 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 8 | On time 6:46 AM Basel SBB | 6h43 | 1:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h59 | 3:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 202 · ICE 772 | On time 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 202 · ICE 772 | On time 7:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 374 · ICE 74 | 8:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 200 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h59 | 5:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 200 · ICE 770 | 9:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · ICE 6 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · ICE 6 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 5:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 108 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h59 | 7:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 108 · ICE 578 | On time 11:16 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 6:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · ICE 72 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 370 · ICE 72 | On time 12:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 7:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h59 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h59 | 9:15 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 106 · ICE 576 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 106 · ICE 576 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
EC 4 | 2:46 PM Basel SBB | 6h43 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 4 | On time 2:46 PM Basel SBB | 6h43 | 9:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 8h00 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 104 | On time 3:16 PM Basel SBB | 8h00 | 11:16 PM Hamburg Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 150 · ICE 574 | On time 3:46 PM Basel SBB | 6h43 | 10:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 · ICE 70 | On time 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 11:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 276 · ICE 70 | On time 4:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 11:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · ICE 572 | On time 5:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 12:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 102 · ICE 572 | On time 5:16 PM Basel SBB | 7h14 | 12:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 274 · ICE 1080 | On time 6:16 PM Basel SBB | 12h26 | 6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h34 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
ICE 272 · ICE 1272 · ICE 1080 | On time 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h26 | 6:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
ICE 272 · ICE 920 | On time 8:16 PM Basel SBB | 10h34 | 6:50 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
IC 60409+ ICE 778 | On time 9:16 PM Basel SBB | 11h14 | 8:30 AM Hamburg Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf
Trains from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €40 but you can travel from only €36 by bus.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:55, the last at 19:16. The fastest train covers the 428 miles (689 km) distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 428 miles (689 km) |
Average train duration 7h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 1:55 AM |
Last train 7:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Basel SBB and Hamburg Hbf from €36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Hamburg Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf
Most Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf trains use the Basel SBB to Hamburg Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Basel SBB and Hamburg Hbf train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Basel SBB from Basel city centre
Basel SBB is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel SBB train station facilities and services
Basel SBB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Da Roberto, Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel SBB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Basel SBB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel SBB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Basel SBB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel SBB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Victoria, Hotel Schweizerhof Basel, GAIA Hotel.
Getting to Hamburg Hbf from Hamburg city centre
Hamburg Hbf is 2 km from Hamburg city centre. Public transport options include:
Hamburg Hbf train station facilities and services
Hamburg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Crobag, Burger King, Coffee Fellows, Havin Grill, KFC, Mr. CLOU, Starbucks, dean&david, SPAR Express, Pommesfreunde, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Hamburg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hamburg Hbf. Information desks are located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hamburg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hamburg Hbf: Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station, IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Park Hyatt Hamburg.
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