The average train between Basel and Merlischachen takes 2h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Merlischachen. 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 Merlischachen. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Merlischachen at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Merlischachen. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Merlischachen station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Basel to Merlischachen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Merlischachen train services, operated by Schweizerische Südostbahn AG, arrive at Merlischachen station.
Book your Basel to Merlischachen train tickets online with Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Basel and Merlischachen is 83.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Merlischachen via Luzern in around 1h 43m.