The average train between Basel and Tende takes 19h 16m and the fastest train takes 16h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Tende. 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 twice daily between Basel and Tende. The earliest departure is at 1:04 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Tende at 5:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Lugano and take an average of 19h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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16h 42m • 4 changes
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20h 55m • 4 changes
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16h 42m • 4 changes
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20h 55m • 4 changes
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16h 42m • 4 changes
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20h 55m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Tende. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Tende station via Lugano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 16m.
Basel to Tende train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Tende train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Tende station.
The distance between Basel and Tende is 385.8 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Tende via Lugano, Milano Centrale, Pavia, and Ventimiglia in around 13h 36m.