How to travel from Hamburg to Basel

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Compare bus, train, 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 $47. 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 $47, and a flight costs an average of $57.

Distance: 429 miles (691 km)

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Driving

$133

Average price

$194

Average price

$73

Average price

Cheapest

$235

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

8h 57m

Average total duration

8h 27m

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30m

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4h 53m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 53m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

10h 55m

Average total duration

10h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 26m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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easyJet

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Basel costing on average $133 (€108).

A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Basel costing on average $194 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 27m.

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Hamburg and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Hamburg to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Hamburg to Basel

How to get from Hamburg to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Hamburg to Basel is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 471
    9:28 PM10h53
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:21 AMBasel SBB
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 471
    9:28 PM10h53
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:21 AMBasel SBB
    $431One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetDS1184
    9:25 PM1h25
    Hamburg Airport
    10:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 921 · 4445 · ICE 273
    10:23 PM10h25
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:48 AMBasel SBB
    $701One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | NightjetNJ 471
    9:44 PM10h37
    Hamburg Hbf
    8:21 AMBasel SBB
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 79 · IC 60403
    7:56 PM10h25
    Hamburg Harburg
    6:21 AMBasel SBB
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:15 PM12h15
    Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $841One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:45 PM17h45
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    8:30 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:15 AM14h30
    Hamburg, S Hamburg Airport
    12:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1221One-way
    1 transfer
  • easyJetDS1182
    1:10 PM1h30
    Hamburg Airport
    2:40 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1531One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF1511+Air France HopAF1192
    6:15 PM15h40
    Hamburg Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2841One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1711+Air France HopAF1192
    3:10 PM18h45
    Hamburg Airport
    9:55 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $2841One-way
    1 transfer

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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.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Hamburg and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Hamburg to Basel is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

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

A bus is $60 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hamburg to Basel costing on average $133 (€108).

A bus is $121 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Hamburg to Basel costing on average $194 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from Hamburg to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 53m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 27m.

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

The distance from Hamburg to Basel is approximately 429 miles (691 km).
The average frequency per day from Hamburg to Basel is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Basel 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 Hamburg to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Hamburg Hbf and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Hamburg to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, KLM Cityhopper to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Hamburg to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Hamburg to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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