The average train between Basel and Chiavari takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Chiavari. 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 Chiavari. 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 Chiavari at 10:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Chiavari? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Chiavari. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Chiavari station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Basel to Chiavari train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Chiavari train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Chiavari station.
Book your Basel to Chiavari train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Basel and Chiavari is 384.9 km. The road distance is 505 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Chiavari via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 13m.