The average train between Alessandria and Basel takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Alessandria 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 4 times a day between Alessandria and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alessandria is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Basel at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Pavia and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 56m • 2 changes

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6h 10m • 2 changesArrives next day


14h 13m • 2 changes

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6h 56m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Alessandria 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.
No, there is no direct train from Alessandria to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alessandria station and arriving at Basel station via Pavia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
Alessandria to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Alessandria station.
Alessandria to Basel train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Alessandria to Basel train tickets online with Trenitalia, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Alessandria and Basel is 305.2 km. The road distance is 463 km.
You can take a train from Alessandria to Basel Sbb via Pavia and Milano Centrale in around 7h 17m.