The cheapest and fastest trains from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£137
Fastest journey
7 h 34 m
Average duration
7 h 41 m
Trains per day
45
Distance
689 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB will cost around £137 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 45 trains that leave Hamburg Hbf for Basel SBB every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 689 km distance in an average of 7 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 2 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 573 · ICE 1034:448h04Hamburg Hbf12:48Basel SBB£411One-way1 change
ICE 1034:218h27Hamburg Hbf12:48Basel SBB£411One-way0 changes
ICE 71 · ICE 2795:448h04Hamburg Hbf13:48Basel SBB£551One-way1 change
ICE 79 · ICE 619 · IC 60403+
8193719:3710h44Hamburg Hbf6:21Basel SBB£591One-way3 changes
ICE 79 · ICE 619 · IC 60403+
8193719:3710h44Hamburg Hbf6:21Basel SBB£591One-way3 changes
ECE 9+
8192915:367h34Hamburg Hbf23:10Basel SBB£841One-way1 change
ECE 9+
8162915:347h36Hamburg Hbf23:10Basel SBB£971One-way1 change
ECE 57:447h37Hamburg Hbf15:21Basel SBB£1281One-way0 changes
EC 57:447h37Hamburg Hbf15:21Basel SBB£2011One-way0 changes
ICE 75 · ICE 37713:468h02Hamburg Hbf21:48Basel SBB£2011One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £42.
Distance: 689 km
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Live departures
Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB train times
The table below shows live departures for Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB trains for today, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 77 | On time 17:44 Hamburg Hbf | 7h28 | 1:12 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 77 | On time 17:44 Hamburg Hbf | 7h28 | 1:12 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 777+ IC 60403 | On time 18:44 Hamburg Hbf | 11h37 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 619+ IC 60403 | On time 19:23 Hamburg Hbf | 10h58 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 619 · IC 60403 | On time 19:23 Hamburg Hbf | 10h58 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 619 · IC 60403 | On time 19:23 Hamburg Hbf | 10h58 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 79 · ICE 619 · IC 60403+ 81637 | Delayed 17:56 19:34Hamburg Hbf | 10h47 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
ICE 79 · ICE 619+ IC 60403 | On time 19:44 Hamburg Hbf | 10h37 | 6:21 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 609 · IC 60408 | On time 19:49 Hamburg Hbf | 11h32 | 7:21 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
NJ 471 | 21:28 Hamburg Hbf | 10h53 | 8:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60471 | 21:28 Hamburg Hbf | 10h53 | 8:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
NJ 471 | 21:44 Hamburg Hbf | 10h37 | 8:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 60471 | 21:44 Hamburg Hbf | 10h37 | 8:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 921 · ICE 101 | On time 22:23 Hamburg Hbf | 12h25 | 10:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 921 · ICE 101 | On time 22:23 Hamburg Hbf | 12h25 | 10:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 921 · 4445 · ICE 273 | On time 22:23 Hamburg Hbf | 10h25 | 8:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 921+ RE8+ ICE 273 | On time 22:23 Hamburg Hbf | 10h25 | 8:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
4441 · ICE 1271 · ICE 277+ 81945 | 23:36 Hamburg Hbf | 12h12 | 11:48 Basel SBB | 3 changes | |
| Saturday 16 May | |||||
ICE 103 | On time 4:21 Hamburg Hbf | 8h27 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 103 | On time 4:21 Hamburg Hbf | 8h27 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 573 · ICE 103 | On time 4:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 573 · ICE 103 | On time 4:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 12:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 71 · ICE 279 | On time 5:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 71 · ICE 279 | On time 5:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 71 · ICE 279 | On time 5:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 13:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
EC 5 | 7:44 Hamburg Hbf | 7h37 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ECE 5 | On time 7:44 Hamburg Hbf | 7h37 | 15:21 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 107 | On time 8:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 107 | On time 8:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 577 · ICE 107+ 81615 | Delayed 6:56 8:34Hamburg Hbf | 8h14 | 16:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 787 · ICE 373 | On time 9:19 Hamburg Hbf | 8h29 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 9:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 519 · ICE 373 | On time 9:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 73 · ICE 373+ 81917 | Delayed 7:56 9:36Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 73 · ICE 373 | On time 9:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 17:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 587 · ICE 579 · ICE 109 | On time 10:19 Hamburg Hbf | 8h29 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 109 | On time 10:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 109 | On time 10:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 579 · ICE 109+ 81919 | Delayed 8:56 10:36Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 18:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 7 · ICE 375 | On time 11:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 19:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 7 · ICE 375 | On time 11:44 Hamburg Hbf | 8h04 | 19:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 201+ 82021 | Delayed 10:35 12:16Hamburg Hbf | 8h32 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 771 · ICE 201+ 81623 | Delayed 10:56 12:34Hamburg Hbf | 8h14 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 771 · ICE 201+ 81923 | Delayed 10:56 12:36Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 20:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 75 · ICE 377 | On time 13:46 Hamburg Hbf | 8h02 | 21:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 75 · ICE 377 | On time 13:46 Hamburg Hbf | 8h02 | 21:48 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ECE 9+ 81629 | Delayed 13:56 15:34Hamburg Hbf | 7h36 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ECE 9+ 81929 | Delayed 13:56 15:36Hamburg Hbf | 7h34 | 23:10 Basel SBB | 1 change | |
ICE 683 · ICE 775 · ICE 205 | On time 16:19 Hamburg Hbf | 8h29 | 0:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 683 · ICE 775 · ICE 205 | On time 16:19 Hamburg Hbf | 8h29 | 0:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
ICE 205 | 16:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 0:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 205 | 16:23 Hamburg Hbf | 8h25 | 0:48 Basel SBB | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 775 · ICE 205+ 81931 | 16:36 Hamburg Hbf | 8h12 | 0:48 Basel SBB | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB
Trains from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:29, the last at 21:28. The fastest train covers the 689 km distance in 6h 52m.
Distance 689 km |
Average train duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 6h 52m |
First train 4:29 |
Last train 21:28 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Österreichische Bundesbahnen, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | InterCity
Österreichische Bundesbahnen
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel SBB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Hamburg Hbf and Basel SBB
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 21:30
- Sat - Sun: 08:00 - 20:15
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- The station has luggage lockers.
- Le Crobag
- Burger King
- Coffee Fellows
- Havin Grill
- KFC
- Mr. CLOU
- Starbucks
- dean&david
- SPAR Express
- Pommesfreunde
- & more
- Wheelchair friendly with lifts and ramps. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
- Boutique 053 Hamburg Main Station
- IntercityHotel Hamburg Hauptbahnhof
- Park Hyatt Hamburg
- Located in the east hall on the opposite side of the DB ticket office.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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