The average train between Canton Ticino and Basel takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Canton Ticino to Basel. 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 2 hours between Canton Ticino and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canton Ticino is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canton Ticino station and arriving at Basel station. Services depart every 2 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
Canton Ticino to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lugano station.
Canton Ticino to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Canton Ticino to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia EuroCity.
The distance between Canton Ticino and Basel is 162.8 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 85–270 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Two other operators also service this route.