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Locarno to Basel trains

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The average train between Locarno and Basel takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno 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 14m
Duration
249 km
Distance
CHF 72
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

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  1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
3h 34m
CHF 23–109

Locarno to Basel train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Locarno and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenitalia EuroCity3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 10m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Locarno 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.

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  • Distance: 249.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route.

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