Basel to Lax Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lax takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Lax. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 51m
Duration: 217 km
Distance: CHF 85
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain Ic6 / ...

3h 4m

CHF 22–129

Basel to Lax train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Basel and Lax. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Lax at 11:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:58 PM → 5:50 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
4:30 PM → 7:17 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 PM → 9:50 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:30 PM → 11:17 PM
2h 47m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
10:30 AM → 1:17 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
12:58 PM → 3:50 PM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:30 AM → 9:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:17 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 11:50 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Lax? 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.