The average train between Basel and Arbon takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Arbon. 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 Basel and Arbon. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Arbon at 5:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Arbon? 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 Basel to Arbon. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Arbon station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Basel to Arbon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Arbon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Romanshorn station.
Book your Basel to Arbon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Thurbo.
The distance between Basel and Arbon is 139.5 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arbon via Zürich HB and Romanshorn in around 3h 19m.