Train Locarno to Basel from CHF 73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Locarno and Basel takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 249 km
Distance: CHF 73
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Bellinzona

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Take the train from Bellinzona to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...

3h 39m

CHF 23–229

Locarno to Basel train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Locarno and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

7:45 PM → 11:00 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
9:45 PM → 1:06 AM
Arrives next day
3h 21m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:45 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:15 AM → 9:55 AM
4h 40m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:55 PM
3h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Locarno to Basel? 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 Locarno to Basel.

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Distance: 249.4 km
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Bellinzona to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 70–210 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Three other operators also service this route.

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