How to get from Basel to Hamburg
- 688 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 8h 18m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Hamburg. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 10m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 688 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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688 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €67Reading date not recorded | 8h 18m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €48Reading date not recorded | 12h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€67Reading date not recorded8h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€48Reading date not recorded12h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Hamburg: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Canton of Basel-Stadt → Hamburg centralbus
FlixBus·12h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Flight prices by day, Basel to Hamburg
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€33Departures from Basel to Hamburg
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:40 and the last at 18:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 16:40 | 18:40 |
All departures
- 16:40
- 17:40
- 18:40
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusCanton of Basel-Stadt-Hamburg centralBook →
Deutsche BahnBasel-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-HamburgBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Hamburg works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Canton of Basel-Stadt to Hamburg central, about 12h 10m. In total it's roughly €48 over 12h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Hamburg?
The most useful route takes about 12h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Hamburg?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:40 and the last at 18:40, from Basel SBB, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Hamburg?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 16:40 and 18:40.
Which station does the bus from Basel to Hamburg leave from?
Basel SBB with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Hamburg from Basel?
About 688 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Hamburg cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €48. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Hamburg?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026