The average train between Arbon and Basel takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Arbon 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 Arbon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arbon is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Romanshorn and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Arbon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Arbon station and arriving at Basel station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Arbon to Basel train services, operated by Thurbo, depart from Romanshorn station.
Arbon to Basel train services, operated by Thurbo, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Arbon to Basel train tickets online with Thurbo, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ÖBB.
The distance between Arbon and Basel is 139.5 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Arbon to Basel SBB via Romanshorn and Zürich HB in around 3h 18m.