The average train between Basel and Rotkreuz takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Rotkreuz. 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 Rotkreuz. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Rotkreuz at 5:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rotkreuz. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Rotkreuz station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Basel to Rotkreuz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Rotkreuz train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Rotkreuz station.
Book your Basel to Rotkreuz train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Basel and Rotkreuz is 79.6 km. The road distance is 110 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rotkreuz via Luzern in around 1h 29m.