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Trip Overview

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.

1h 43m
Duration
106 km
Distance
CHF 34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Gisikon-Root to Luzerntrain train S1 / ...
  2. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
1h 53m
CHF 26–47

Root to Basel train times

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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  • Distance: 105.8 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Gisikon-Root to Basel SBB via Luzern in around 1h 53m.

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