The average train between Basel and Einsiedeln takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is an hourly train service from Basel to Einsiedeln. 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 Einsiedeln. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Einsiedeln at 6:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Einsiedeln. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Einsiedeln station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Basel to Einsiedeln train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Einsiedeln train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Basel to Einsiedeln train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Basel and Einsiedeln is 100.7 km. The road distance is 128 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB every 20 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 29–85 and the journey takes 1h 13m.