The average train between Basel and Samstagern takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Basel to Samstagern. 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 Samstagern. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Samstagern at 12:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Samstagern. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Samstagern station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Basel to Samstagern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Samstagern train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Wädenswil station.
Book your Basel to Samstagern train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Basel and Samstagern is 92.6 km. The road distance is 117 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Samstagern via Zürich HB and Wädenswil in around 2h 8m.