The average train between Basel and Gränichen takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basel to Gränichen. 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 30 minutes between Basel and Gränichen. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Gränichen at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


5h 6m • 2 changes


1h 13m • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


1h 21m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gränichen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Gränichen station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Basel to Gränichen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Gränichen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.
Book your Basel to Gränichen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Aargau Verkehr AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Gränichen is 45.2 km. The road distance is 58 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Olten every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 13–45 and the journey takes 40 min. Two other operators also service this route.