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Trip Overview

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.

3h 38m
Duration
275 km
Distance
CHF 80
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain train Ic21 / ...
3h 31m
CHF 20–116

Basel to Balerna train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Balerna. The earliest departure is at 5:04 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.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 55m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Trenord3h 32m • 1 change

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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Balerna? 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Balerna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 275 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Balerna, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lugano every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–110 and the journey takes 2h 54m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily.

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