Train Basel to Root from CHF 43 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Root takes 1h 44m 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 44m
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 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Root at 5:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

4:04 PM → 5:37 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
5:04 PM → 6:37 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
6:04 PM → 7:37 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:04 PM → 8:37 PM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:02 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 35m • 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, April 29, 2026

12:04 AM → 5:35 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
5:02 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

12:04 AM → 5:35 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
5:02 AM → 6:37 AM
1h 35m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 7:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 8:37 AM
1h 33m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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