The average train between Balsthal and Basel takes 1h and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Balsthal 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 Balsthal and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Balsthal is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Basel at 8:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Oensingen and take an average of 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 12m • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


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57 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


1h 12m • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Basel. However, there are services departing from Balsthal station and arriving at Basel station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Balsthal to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Oensingen station.
Balsthal to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Balsthal to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Balsthal and Basel is 28.7 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Balsthal to Basel SBB via Oensingen and Olten in around 1h 23m.