Basel to Willisau Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Willisau takes 2h 1m 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 1m
Duration: 86 km
Distance: CHF 31
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain S3 / ...
Take the train from Langenthal to Willisautrain S7 / ...

2h 3m

CHF 14–45

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 10:04 PM which arrives into Willisau at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:30 PM → 9:29 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
8:30 PM → 10:29 PM
1h 59m • 2 changes
9:58 PM → 11:29 PM
1h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
4:38 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
4:38 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
4:38 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
4:38 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:30 AM → 6:29 AM
5h 59m • 2 changes
4:38 AM → 6:59 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:30 AM → 7:29 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:04 AM → 6:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 7:59 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
7:16 AM → 8:59 AM
1h 43m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 9:29 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Willisau? 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.