Basel to Altstätten Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Altstätten takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Altstätten. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 54m
Duration: 217 km
Distance: CHF 67
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
Take the train from Sargans to Altstätten SGtrain Ir13

2h 32m

CHF 17–119

Basel to Altstätten train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Altstätten. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Altstätten at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:33 PM → 11:38 PM
3h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:33 AM → 10:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:33 AM → 9:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 10:00 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 11:29 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 1:00 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Altstätten? 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.