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Basel to Salem trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Salem takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Salem. 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 2m
Duration
203 km
Distance
€76
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Zurich

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schaffhausentrain train Ic / ...
  3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Salem, Bahnhoftrain train Re3
4h 7m
€64–172

Basel to Salem train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Salem. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:43 PM which arrives into Salem at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 202.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Salem, Baden-Württemberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salem, Bahnhof via Zürich HB and Schaffhausen in around 4h 7m.

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