The average train between Willisau and Basel takes 1h 41m and the fastest train takes 1h 27m. There is an hourly train service from Willisau 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 Willisau and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Willisau is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Basel at 1:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Langenthal and take an average of 1h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Willisau to Basel. However, there are services departing from Willisau station and arriving at Basel station via Langenthal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
Willisau to Basel train services, operated by BLS AG, depart from Willisau station.
Willisau to Basel train services, operated by BLS AG, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Willisau to Basel train tickets online with BLS AG, Schweizerische Südostbahn AG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Willisau and Basel is 58.1 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Willisau to Basel SBB via Langenthal and Olten in around 1h 53m.