The average train between Basel and Sempachersee takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Sempachersee. 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 Sempachersee. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Sempachersee at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sempachersee. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Sempachersee station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Basel to Sempachersee train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Sempachersee train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sempach-Neuenkirch station.
Book your Basel to Sempachersee train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and SBB GmbH.
The distance between Basel and Sempachersee is 63.6 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sempach-Neuenkirch via Olten in around 1h 45m.