Lake Maggiore to Basel Trains

Lake Maggiore to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lake Maggiore and Basel takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Lake Maggiore 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.

3h 13m
Duration: 249 km
Distance: CHF 72
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

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Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...

3h 34m

CHF 23–103

Lake Maggiore to Basel train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Lake Maggiore and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lake Maggiore is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 3:26 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lake Maggiore 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.

What companies run services between Lake Maggiore, Italy and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–95 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route.

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