The average train between Basel and Emmen takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Basel and Emmen. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Emmen at 10:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Emmen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Emmen station via Sursee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.
Basel to Emmen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Emmen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Emmenbrücke Gersag station.
Book your Basel to Emmen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Emmen is 75.1 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Emmenbrücke Gersag via Sursee in around 1h 30m.