How to travel from Basel to Hamburg

There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Hamburg including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Hamburg:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Hamburg costing on average $114 (€92).

A bus is $98 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Hamburg costing on average $170 (€137).

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Hamburg is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 52m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 35m.

Bus takes on average 13h 3m.

The distance from Basel to Hamburg is approximately 429 miles (691 km).

The average frequency per day from Basel to Hamburg is:

• Around 19 flights per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Hamburg:

• Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Hamburg Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Hamburg by train.
• Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper to go to Hamburg by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Hamburg by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Hamburg with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, FlixTrain, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
• 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Basel to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.