The average train between Basel and Santa Margherita Ligure takes 9h 44m and the fastest train takes 7h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Santa Margherita Ligure. 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 4 hours between Basel and Santa Margherita Ligure. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Santa Margherita Ligure at 10:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Santa Margherita Ligure? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Santa Margherita Ligure. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB station and arriving at S.Margherita L.-Port station via Lugano station and Milano Centrale station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.
Basel to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Santa Margherita Ligure train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at S.Margherita L.-Port station.
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The distance between Basel and Santa Margherita Ligure is 380.2 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to S.Margherita L.-Port via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h.