The average train between Basel and Rothenburg takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Rothenburg. 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 Rothenburg. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Rothenburg at 10:33 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rothenburg station via Sursee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Basel to Rothenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Rothenburg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Emmenbrücke Kapf station.
Book your Basel to Rothenburg train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Rothenburg is 73.8 km. The road distance is 85 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Emmenbrücke Kapf via Sursee in around 1h 27m.