Locarno to Basel SBB Station Trains

Locarno to Basel SBB Station trains

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The average train between Locarno and Basel SBB Station takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno to Basel SBB Station. 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 74
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

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

3h 36m

CHF 24–142

Locarno to Basel SBB Station train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Locarno and Basel SBB Station. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Basel SBB Station 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 Monday, October 26, 2026

9:45 PM → 1:03 AM
Arrives next day
3h 18m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 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 28, 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 Thursday, October 29, 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 Friday, October 30, 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 Saturday, October 31, 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, November 1, 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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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Locarno to Basel SBB Station? 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 Locarno, Switzerland and Basel SBB Station, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–130 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route.

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