The average train between Basel and Mainau takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Mainau. 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 hourly between Basel and Mainau. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Mainau at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Mainau? 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 Mainau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Mainau station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Basel to Mainau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Mainau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Singen station.
The distance between Basel and Mainau is 122.7 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Konstanz-Wollmatingen via Zürich HB and Singen in around 3h 38m.