The average train between Basel and Magenta takes 6h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Magenta. 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 Magenta. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Magenta at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 6h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Magenta? 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 Magenta. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Magenta station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
Basel to Magenta train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Magenta train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Book your Basel to Magenta train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Basel and Magenta is 253.5 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Magenta via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 5h 39m.