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Basel to Lax trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lax takes 3h 10m 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.

3h 10m
Duration
217 km
Distance
CHF 80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brigtrain train Ic6 / ...
3h 4m
CHF 22–203

Basel to Lax train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Lax. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Lax at 6:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Brig and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 216.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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 65–190 and the journey takes 2h 15m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.

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