Train Basel to Root from CHF 43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Root takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Root. 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 43m
Duration: 106 km
Distance: CHF 43
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...

1h 32m

CHF 34–57

Basel to Root train times

Trains run hourly between Basel and Root. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Root at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:04 PM → 10:35 PM
1h 31m • 1 change
9:13 PM → 11:05 PM
1h 52m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:35 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:35 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

12:06 AM → 5:35 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
8:04 AM → 9:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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