The average train between Locarno and Basel SBB Station takes 3h 12m 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.
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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Basel SBB Station. However, there are services departing from Locarno station and arriving at Basel SBB Station station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Locarno to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bellinzona station.
Locarno to Basel SBB Station train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Locarno to Basel SBB Station train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia EuroCity and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Locarno and Basel SBB Station is 178.6 km. The road distance is 249 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–240 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route.