The average train between Basel and Carrara takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Carrara. 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 4 hours between Basel and Carrara. 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 Carrara at 1:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Carrara. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Carrara station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Basel to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Carrara train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at La Spezia Centrale station.
Book your Basel to Carrara train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and Trenitalia.
The distance between Basel and Carrara is 433.5 km. The road distance is 642 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Carrara-Avenza via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and La Spezia Centrale in around 11h 16m.