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The average train between Basel and Canton Ticino takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Canton Ticino. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Canton Ticino. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Canton Ticino at 11:58 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at Lugano station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 57m.
Basel to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Canton Ticino train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Basel and Canton Ticino is 162.8 km. The road distance is 264 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily.
