The average train between Liestal and Balsthal takes 1h 11m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Liestal to Balsthal. 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 Liestal and Balsthal. The earliest departure is at 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Liestal is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Balsthal at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 1h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Liestal to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Liestal station and arriving at Balsthal station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
Liestal to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Liestal station.
Liestal to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Oensingen station.
Book your Liestal to Balsthal train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Liestal and Balsthal is 19.1 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a train from Liestal to Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen in around 1h 24m.