The average train between Basel and Lombardy takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lombardy. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Lombardy. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Lombardy at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Lombardy? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lombardy. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Lombardy station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Basel to Lombardy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Lombardy train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
The distance between Basel and Lombardy is 277.7 km. The road distance is 331 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Duomo M3 via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Centrale Fs in around 5h 3m.