The average train between Rothenburg and Basel takes 1h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Rothenburg 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.
Trains run hourly between Rothenburg and Basel. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Rothenburg is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rothenburg to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rothenburg station and arriving at Basel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Rothenburg to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Rothenburg to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Rothenburg to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Rothenburg and Basel is 73.8 km. The road distance is 99 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Luzern to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 30–100 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 4 hours.