The average train between Herisau and Basel takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Herisau 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 30 minutes between Herisau and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Herisau is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at St. Gallen and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 48m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Herisau to Basel? 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 Herisau to Basel. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen station and arriving at Basel SBB station via Zürich HB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Herisau to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.
Herisau to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
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The distance between Herisau and Basel is 129.6 km. The road distance is 159 km.
You can take a train from Herisau to Basel SBB via St. Gallen and Zürich HB in around 2h 42m.