The average train between Basel and Imperia takes 13h 10m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Imperia. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Imperia. 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 Imperia at 2:26 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 13h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Imperia? 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 Imperia. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Imperia station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
Basel to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Imperia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Imperia station.
Book your Basel to Imperia train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia Intercity.
The distance between Basel and Imperia is 409.6 km. The road distance is 570 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Imperia via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 8h 54m.