Train Basel to Pieterlen from CHF 19 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The train between Basel and Pieterlen takes 1h 28m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Basel to Pieterlen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 28m
Duration: 83 km
Distance: CHF 19
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain Ic51

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Basel to Pieterlen train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Basel and Pieterlen. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Pieterlen at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:32 PM → 8:01 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
7:02 PM → 8:30 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:32 PM → 9:01 PM
1h 29m • 1 change
8:02 PM → 9:30 PM
1h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:02 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:02 AM → 7:30 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
6:32 AM → 8:01 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
7:02 AM → 8:30 AM
1h 28m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 9:01 AM
1h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Pieterlen? 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.

Map of how to get from Basel to Pieterlen.

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Distance: 82.6 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Pieterlen, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne hourly. Tickets cost CHF 23–70 and the journey takes 1h 9m. BLS AG also services this route hourly.

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