The average train between Basel and Rhine Falls takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Rhine Falls. 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 Rhine Falls. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Rhine Falls at 12:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Brugg AG and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rhine Falls station via Brugg AG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Basel to Rhine Falls train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Rhine Falls train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall station.
The distance between Basel and Rhine Falls is 79.2 km. The road distance is 140 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rhine Falls via Brugg AG and Schloss Laufen am Rheinfall in around 3h 9m.