The average train between Basel and Balerna takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Balerna. 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 3 hours between Basel and Balerna. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Balerna at 12:36 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 Basel to Balerna. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Balerna station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
Basel to Balerna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Balerna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Basel to Balerna train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenord and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Balerna is 219.2 km. The road distance is 275 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 80–240 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily.