Train Basel to Tenero-Contra from CHF 80 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Tenero-Contra takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Tenero-Contra. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 32m
Duration: 245 km
Distance: CHF 80
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

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Take the train from Basel SBB to Bellinzonatrain Ic21 / ...

3h 9m

CHF 21–219

Basel to Tenero-Contra train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Basel and Tenero-Contra. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Tenero-Contra at 5:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:08 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
6:04 AM → 10:20 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

5:04 AM → 8:08 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
7:04 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:20 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
9:04 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:04 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 16m • 1 change
11:07 AM → 2:38 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Tenero-Contra? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basel to Tenero-Contra.

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Distance: 245.2 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Tenero-Contra, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Bellinzona every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 75–220 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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