The average train between Basel and Willisau takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is an hourly train service from Basel to Willisau. 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 Willisau. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Willisau at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Willisau. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Willisau station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Basel to Willisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Willisau train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Willisau station.
Book your Basel to Willisau train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Basel and Willisau is 58.1 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Willisau via Olten and Langenthal in around 2h 3m.
