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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lake Maggiore takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lake Maggiore. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
249 km
Distance
€83
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Basel to Lake Maggiore train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Lake Maggiore. 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 Lake Maggiore at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 11m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 11m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Schweizerische Südostbahn AG3h 23m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)3h 38m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Lake Maggiore? 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Lake Maggiore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 249.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

Operators