The average train between Basel and Pavia takes 6h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Pavia. 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 3 hours between Basel and Pavia. 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 Pavia at 8:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to Pavia? 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 Pavia. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Pavia station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Basel to Pavia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Pavia train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Book your Basel to Pavia train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Pavia is 289.9 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Pavia via Lugano and Milano Centrale in around 5h 45m.