The average train between Basel and Nesslau takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Nesslau. 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 Nesslau. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Nesslau at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Nesslau? 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 Nesslau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Nesslau station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Basel to Nesslau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Nesslau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rapperswil SG station.
Book your Basel to Nesslau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and Thurbo.
The distance between Basel and Nesslau is 128.2 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Nesslau-Neu St. Johann via Zürich HB, Rapperswil SG, and Wattwil in around 3h 30m.