The average train between Basel and Gstaad takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Gstaad. 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 Gstaad. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Gstaad at 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Spiez and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Gstaad. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Gstaad station via Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Basel to Gstaad train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Gstaad train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zweisimmen station.
Book your Basel to Gstaad train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Gstaad is 122.3 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gstaad via Spiez and Zweisimmen in around 3h 49m.