Riva San Vitale to Basel Trains

Riva San Vitale to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Riva San Vitale and Basel takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Riva San Vitale 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 18m

Duration

266 km

Distance

CHF 54

Average price

Every 3 hours

Frequency

Riva San Vitale to Basel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Riva San Vitale and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Riva San Vitale is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

12:08 PM → 3:26 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
1:38 PM → 4:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
3:38 PM → 6:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
5:38 PM → 8:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:38 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
12:08 PM → 3:32 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

5:38 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
7:38 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
9:38 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:38 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Riva San Vitale 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 Riva San Vitale, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lugano to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–120 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Two other operators also service this route.

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