The average train between Root and Basel takes 1h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Root 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 hourly between Root and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Root is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Root to Basel. However, there are services departing from Root station and arriving at Basel station via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Root to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Gisikon-Root station.
Root to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Root to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Schweizerische Südostbahn AG.
The distance between Root and Basel is 78.9 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Gisikon-Root to Basel SBB via Luzern in around 1h 53m.