The average train between Basel and Sierre takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Basel to Sierre. 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 Sierre. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Sierre at 1:13 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sierre. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Sierre station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Basel to Sierre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Sierre train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Visp station.
Book your Basel to Sierre train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), SBB GmbH and RegionalAlps.
The distance between Basel and Sierre is 140.9 km. The road distance is 223 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Visp hourly. Tickets cost CHF 60–180 and the journey takes 2h 6m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day.