The average train between Basel and Balsthal takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 57 min. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Balsthal. 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 Balsthal. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Balsthal at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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57 min • 2 changes


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57 min • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Balsthal station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Basel to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Oensingen station.
Book your Basel to Balsthal train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Balsthal is 28.7 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen in around 1h 41m.