The average train between Balerna and Basel takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Balerna 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 every 2 hours between Balerna and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Balerna is at 9:23 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Balerna to Basel. However, there are services departing from Balerna station and arriving at Basel station via Bellinzona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Balerna to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, depart from Balerna station.
Balerna to Basel train services, operated by Trenord, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Balerna to Basel train tickets online with Trenord, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Balerna and Basel is 219.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
You can take a train from Balerna to Basel SBB via Bellinzona in around 4h 3m.