The average train between Basel and Rapperswil takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Rapperswil. 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 Rapperswil. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:07 PM which arrives into Rapperswil at 8:46 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rapperswil station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Basel to Rapperswil train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Rapperswil train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Rapperswil SG station.
Book your Basel to Rapperswil train tickets online with SBB GmbH, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Basel and Rapperswil is 101 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB in around 1h 35m.