How to get from Basel to Hamburg
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Hamburg. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 30m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 688 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €57, on Sat, Sep 5.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
688 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €131Checked Sep 5 | 1h 30mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €148Reading date not recorded | 12h 24m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €57Reading date not recorded | 12h 16m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€131Checked Sep 51h 30m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€148Reading date not recorded12h 24m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€57Reading date not recorded12h 16m · 1 transferSee 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?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse → Hamburg Airportflight
easyJet·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
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
€51Departures 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 |
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
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Train· 6h 43m€35Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Hamburg AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnBasel-GöttingenBook →
FlixBusGöttingen-Hamburg, Basel-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-Hamburg centralBook →On this route you travel with easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Hamburg works
Start with a U2 flight from Basel to Hamburg, about 1h 30m. In total it's roughly €131 over 1h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Hamburg: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Hamburg?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 30m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €57 to €84. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Basel to Hamburg?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 30m.
How long is the flight from Basel to Hamburg?
About 1h 30m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Basel and Hamburg?
Basel is BSL and Hamburg is HAM, so this route is usually written BSL to HAM.
Which operators run Basel to Hamburg?
On this route you travel with easyJet, Deutsche Bahn, FlixBus.
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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