The average train between Basel and Schaftenau takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Schaftenau. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Schaftenau. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Schaftenau at 11:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schaftenau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Schaftenau station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Basel to Schaftenau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Schaftenau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Woergl Hbf station.
The distance between Basel and Schaftenau is 341.5 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Schaftenau via Sargans and Woergl Hbf in around 6h 27m.