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The average train between Basel and Lax takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Lax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 5m
Duration
217 km
Distance
CHF 73
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain train Ic6 / ...
3h 4m
CHF 23–102

Basel to Lax train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Lax. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Lax at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Lax? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 216.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lax, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Brig every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–85 and the journey takes 2h 15m. SBB GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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