Train Basel to Bodensee (Lake) from €52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Bodensee (Lake) takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Bodensee (Lake). 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 20m
Duration: 169 km
Distance: €52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
Take the train from Zürich HB to Romanshorntrain Ic81 / ...

2h 55m

€41–177

Basel to Bodensee (Lake) train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, July 1, 2026

4:07 PM → 6:12 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
5:07 PM → 7:12 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
5:43 PM → 8:12 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:43 PM → 9:12 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 2, 2026

4:36 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 3, 2026

4:36 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:36 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

4:36 AM → 7:12 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:12 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:07 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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