Basel to Lake Maggiore Trains

Basel to Lake Maggiore trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lake Maggiore takes 3h 18m 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 18m
Duration: 249 km
Distance: €92
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...

3h 16m

€23–260

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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 6, 2026

9:04 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
1:04 PM → 4:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 7, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 8, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 9, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:15 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:45 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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