The average train between Sierre and Basel takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Sierre 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 Sierre and Basel. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Sierre is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sierre to Basel. However, there are services departing from Sierre station and arriving at Basel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Sierre to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Visp station.
Sierre to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Sierre to Basel train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sierre and Basel is 140.9 km. The road distance is 223 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Visp to Basel SBB every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 60–180 and the journey takes 2h 2m. Two other operators also service this route.