The average train between Basel and Herisau takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basel to Herisau. 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 Herisau. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Herisau at 2:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Herisau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Herisau station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Basel to Herisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Herisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at St. Gallen station.
Book your Basel to Herisau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Herisau is 129.6 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Herisau via Zürich HB and St. Gallen in around 2h 39m.
