The average train between Basel and Ernen takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Ernen. 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 Ernen. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Ernen at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ernen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Ernen station via Brig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Basel to Ernen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Ernen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Brig station.
Book your Basel to Ernen train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Ernen is 136.1 km. The road distance is 218 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Brig every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 65–200 and the journey takes 2h 15m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.