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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Willisau takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Basel to Willisau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 2m
Duration
86 km
Distance
CHF 30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain train S3 / ...
  2. Take the train from Langenthal to Willisautrain train S7 / ...
2h 3m
CHF 14–42

Basel to Willisau train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Willisau. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Willisau at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 55m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGBLS AG5h 59m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AGBLS AG5h 59m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG2h 21m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 59m • 2 changes

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    Schweizerische Südostbahn AGSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)BLS AG1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 86.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Willisau via Olten and Langenthal in around 2h 3m.

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