The average train between Glarus and Basel takes 2h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Glarus to Basel. 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 every 3 hours between Glarus and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glarus is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Basel at 9:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glarus to Basel. However, there are services departing from Glarus station and arriving at Basel station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Glarus to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Glarus station.
Glarus to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Glarus to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Glarus and Basel is 126.4 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a train from Glarus to Basel SBB via Zürich HB in around 2h 27m.