The average train between Basel and Lachen takes 2h 7m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basel to Lachen. 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 every 30 minutes between Basel and Lachen. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:39 PM which arrives into Lachen at 1:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lachen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lachen station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
Basel to Lachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lachen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lachen SZ station.
Book your Basel to Lachen train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Lachen is 104.6 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lachen SZ via Zürich HB in around 2h 5m.