The average train between Basel and HR Giger takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to HR Giger. 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 HR Giger. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 6:58 PM which arrives into HR Giger at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Bern and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to HR Giger. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at HR Giger station via Bern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Basel to HR Giger train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to HR Giger train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Bulle station.
Book your Basel to HR Giger train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Service d'automobiles TPF.
The distance between Basel and HR Giger is 114.5 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to HR Giger via Bern, Bulle, and Gruyères in around 3h 30m.