How to get from Hamburg to Basel
- 688 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 9h 48m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Hamburg to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 15m 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 | €74Reading date not recorded | 9h 48m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €48Reading date not recorded | 12h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€74Reading date not recorded9h 48m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€48Reading date not recorded12h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Hamburg to Basel: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Hamburg central → Canton of Basel-Stadtbus
FlixBus·12h 15m
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, Hamburg to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€58November 2026
€35Departures from Hamburg to Basel
FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 18:15 and the last at 20:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 18:15 | 20:15 |
All departures
- 18:15
- 19:15
- 20:15
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
FlixBusHamburg central-Canton of Basel-StadtBook →
Deutsche BahnHamburg-Stuttgart, Stuttgart-Karlsruhe, Karlsruhe-BaselBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Hamburg to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Hamburg central to Canton of Basel-Stadt, about 12h 15m. In total it's roughly €48 over 12h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Hamburg to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 12h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Hamburg to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 18:15 and the last at 20:15, from Hamburg central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Hamburg to Basel?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 18:15 and 20:15.
Which station does the bus from Hamburg to Basel leave from?
Hamburg central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Basel from Hamburg?
About 688 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Hamburg to Basel 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 Hamburg to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Basel?
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