The average train between Basel and Lake Bled takes 19h 20m and the fastest train takes 16h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lake Bled. 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 3 times a day between Basel and Lake Bled. The earliest departure is at 10:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Lake Bled at 6:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 19h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lake Bled. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lake Bled station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.
Basel to Lake Bled train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lake Bled train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Villach Hbf station.
The distance between Basel and Lake Bled is 512.4 km. The road distance is 784 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bled Jezero via Sargans, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Jesenice in around 13h 9m.