The average train between Basel and Recco takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Recco. 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 4 hours between Basel and Recco. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Recco at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Basel to Recco? 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 Recco. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Recco station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Basel to Recco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Recco train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Basel to Recco train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia Intercity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Recco is 375.3 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Recco via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Genova Brignole in around 7h 45m.