The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
€75
Average price
€168
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 48 m
Trains per day
49
Distance
689 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB will cost around €168 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €75.
Of the 49 trains that leave Hamburg Hbf for Basel SBB on Mon, Aug 03, 17 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 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
On Mon, Aug 03 the slowest trains will take 6 h 52 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.
ECE 58:29 AM6h52Hamburg Hbf3:21 PMBasel SBB€751One-way0 transfers
ICE 79 · IC 604038:29 PM9h52Hamburg Hbf6:21 AMBasel SBB€751One-way1 transfer
ICE 1056:45 AM8h03Hamburg Hbf2:48 PMBasel SBB€751One-way0 transfers
ICE 575 · ICE 1057:29 AM7h19Hamburg Hbf2:48 PMBasel SBB€751One-way1 transfer
ICE 921 · ICE 10110:45 PM12h03Hamburg Hbf10:48 AMBasel SBB€761One-way1 transfer
ECE 94:29 PM6h41Hamburg Hbf11:10 PMBasel SBB€1481One-way0 transfers
EC 94:29 PM6h41Hamburg Hbf11:10 PMBasel SBB€2201One-way0 transfers
ECE 58:29 AM6h52Hamburg Hbf3:21 PMBasel SBB€751One-way0 transfers
EC 58:29 AM6h52Hamburg Hbf3:21 PMBasel SBB€2201One-way0 transfers
ICE 716:29 AM6h52Hamburg Hbf1:21 PMBasel SBB€2201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a flight costs an average of €46.
Distance: 428 miles (689 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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€94 Average price | €114 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €190 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 59m Average total duration 12h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB costing on average €94.
A bus is €59 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB costing on average €114.
Other travel options to Basel SBB take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Bus takes on average 12h 29m.
Tickets start at around €94 compared to roughly €190 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €96. The journey takes 8h 50m versus 7h 24m 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, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, 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
Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB 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 1271 · ICE 277 | On time 4:27 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h21 | 11:48 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1271 · ICE 277 | On time 4:27 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h21 | 11:48 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 103 | On time 4:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h07 | 12:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 103 | On time 4:41 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h07 | 12:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 573 · ICE 103 | On time 5:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 12:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 573 · ICE 103 | On time 5:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 12:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 | 6:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h52 | 1:21 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 71 · ICE 279 | On time 6:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 1:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 · ICE 279 | On time 6:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 1:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 71 · ICE 279 | On time 6:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 1:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 105 | On time 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 2:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 105 | On time 6:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 2:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 575 · ICE 105 | On time 7:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 2:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 575 · ICE 105 | On time 7:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 2:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ECE 5 | On time 8:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h52 | 3:21 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 5 | 8:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 6h52 | 3:21 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 107 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h06 | 4:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 107 | On time 8:42 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h06 | 4:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 577 · ICE 107 | On time 9:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 4:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 577 · ICE 107 | On time 9:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 4:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · ICE 373 | On time 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 5:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 73 · ICE 373 | On time 10:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 5:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 109 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 6:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 109 | On time 10:45 AM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 6:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109 | On time 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 6:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109 | On time 11:29 AM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 6:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7 · ICE 375 | On time 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 7:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 7 · ICE 375 | On time 12:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 7:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 201 | On time 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 8:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 201 | On time 12:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 8:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 771 · ICE 201 | On time 1:27 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h21 | 8:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 771 · ICE 201 | On time 1:27 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h21 | 8:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75 · ICE 377 | On time 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 9:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 75 · ICE 377 | On time 2:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 9:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 203 | On time 2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 10:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 203 | On time 2:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 8h03 | 10:48 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 773 · ICE 203 | On time 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 10:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 773 · ICE 203 | On time 3:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 7h19 | 10:48 PM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
EC 9 | 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h41 | 11:10 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ECE 9 | On time 4:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 6h41 | 11:10 PM Basel SBB | 0 transfersDirect | |
ICE 79+ IC 60403 | On time 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 9h52 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 79 · IC 60403 | On time 8:29 PM Hamburg Hbf | 9h52 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 609 · IC 60408 | On time 8:34 PM Hamburg Hbf | 10h47 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 · ICE 101 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h03 | 10:48 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921+ RE2+ ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 11h03 | 9:48 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 921 · ICE 523 · ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 11h03 | 9:48 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 921 · ICE 101 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 12h03 | 10:48 AM Basel SBB | 1 transfer | |
ICE 921 · ICE 523 · ICE 911 · ICE 275 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 11h03 | 9:48 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · ICE 275 | On time 10:45 PM Hamburg Hbf | 11h03 | 9:48 AM Basel SBB | 3 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €37 but you can travel from only €35 by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 428 miles (689 km) distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 428 miles (689 km) |
Average train duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 4:29 AM |
Last train 9:28 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB from €35. 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
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB 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 Basel SBB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Most Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB trains use the Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB station pair. Use this guide to compare Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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