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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lax takes 2h 50m 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 50m
Duration
217 km
Distance
CHF 77
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn4h 5m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    SBB GmbHMatterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 47m • 1 change
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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn2h 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Lax.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 216.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lax, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Brig every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–110 and the journey takes 2h 15m. SBB GmbH also services this route twice daily.

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