4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Hamburg to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Basel 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 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €58.
Distance: 429 miles (691 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€132 Average price | €177 Average price | €58 Average price Cheapest |
9h 21m Average total duration 8h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 10m Average total duration 10h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Hamburg to Basel
How to get from Hamburg to Basel by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBusCheapest
FlixBusFastest
U21184Other options
FlixTrain · FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixTrain+FlixBus
KL1750 · KL1943KL1754 · KL1947
KL1758+KL1949Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 08
Jan 09
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Hamburg to Basel
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Hamburg to Basel.
You can get to Basel from Hamburg 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Basel from Hamburg is by taking a bus, which costs on average $35 (€31).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Hamburg to Basel:
Taking a bus costs $26 (€24) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $61 (€55).
Taking a bus costs $7 (€6) less than taking a train, which costs on average $42 (€38) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Basel from Hamburg is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 25 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Getting to Basel by bus takes 12 h 20 min on average.
Train takes 6 h 31 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 428 miles (690 km) between Hamburg and Basel.
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Basel is:
- Around 8 buses per day.
- 3 flights per day.
- 13 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Hamburg and Basel as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Hamburg to Basel:
- Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
- Flights from Hamburg to Basel most often leave from Hamburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains most often depart from Hamburg at Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Basel at Basel SBB.
The following travel companies offer services from Hamburg to Basel:
- FlixBus can get you to Basel by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Hamburg to Basel for $35 (€31) on Omio.
- EasyJet, KLM Cityhopper or KLM can get you to Basel by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with easyJet from Hamburg to Basel for $61 (€55) on Omio.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity or Österreichische Bundesbahnen for trains to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Hamburg to Basel tickets on Omio for $49 (€44).
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Basel with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.
- Direct flight available with easyJet 1 direct flight per day.
- 5 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE or Österreichische Bundesbahnen.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Basel as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Hamburg to Basel.
Travelling from Hamburg to Basel: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
