Basel to Lichtensteig Trains

Trip Overview

The train between Basel and Lichtensteig takes 2h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lichtensteig. 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 54m
Duration: 158 km
Distance: CHF 45
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Rapperswil SG

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Lichtensteigtrain S4

2h 38m

CHF 36–61

Basel to Lichtensteig train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Lichtensteig. The earliest departure is at 9:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Lichtensteig at 10:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

10:07 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
2:07 PM → 5:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:07 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:07 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

9:07 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

9:07 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

9:07 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:07 AM → 12:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 1:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:07 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 3:01 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Lichtensteig? 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.