The average train between Pratteln and Balsthal takes 1h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Pratteln 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 Pratteln and Balsthal. The earliest departure is at 12:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Pratteln is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Balsthal at 7:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Olten and take an average of 1h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Pratteln to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Pratteln station and arriving at Balsthal station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.
Pratteln to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Pratteln station.
Pratteln to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Oensingen station.
Book your Pratteln to Balsthal train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Pratteln and Balsthal is 22.8 km. The road distance is 52 km.
You can take a train from Pratteln to Balsthal via Olten and Oensingen in around 1h 31m.