Basel to Emmen Trains

Basel to Emmen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Emmen takes 12h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Emmen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 11m
Duration: 818 km
Distance: €164
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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9h 8m

€140–284

Basel to Emmen train times

Trains run twice daily between Basel and Emmen. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Emmen at 8:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 12h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:25 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives +2 days
35h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:25 PM → 10:50 AM
Arrives next day
14h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:50 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:50 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:50 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 12:54 AM
Arrives next day
8h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:25 AM → 2:50 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
8:25 AM → 4:50 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
12:25 PM → 8:50 PM
8h 25m • 3 changes
4:25 PM → 12:54 AM
Arrives next day
8h 29m • 3 changes

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