The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Lauterbrunnen
Cheapest price
€57
Average price
€74
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 29 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
110 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Lauterbrunnen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Lauterbrunnen will cost around €74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
Of the 5 trains that leave Basel for Lauterbrunnen on Tue, Dec 09, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 09 the direct trains cover the 110 km distance in an average of 2 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Tue, Dec 09 the slowest trains will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Live departures
Basel to Lauterbrunnen train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Lauterbrunnen trains for today, Monday, December 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC 6 613 | 613 · RE 9 4216 | 4216 · R 62 153 | 153 | 7:28 AM Basel SBB | 2h28 | 9:56 AM Lauterbrunnen station | 2 transfers | |
IC 61 963 | 963 · R 62 155 | 155 | 7:56 AM Basel SBB | 2h30 | 10:26 AM Lauterbrunnen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 615 | 615 · R 62 157 | 157 | 8:28 AM Basel SBB | 2h28 | 10:56 AM Lauterbrunnen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 61 965 | 965 · R 62 159 | 159 | 8:56 AM Basel SBB | 2h30 | 11:26 AM Lauterbrunnen station | 1 transfer | |
IC 6 617 | 617 · RE 9 4220 | 4220 · R 62 161 | 161 | 9:28 AM Basel SBB | 2h28 | 11:56 AM Lauterbrunnen station | 2 transfers |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Lauterbrunnen
Trains from Basel to Lauterbrunnen run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€52) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:31. The fastest train covers the 68 miles (110 km) distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 68 miles (110 km) |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€52) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 00:04 |
Last train 23:31 |
Train companies: SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) from Basel to Lauterbrunnen trainsSBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Lauterbrunnen from $65 (€52). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Lauterbrunnen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Lauterbrunnen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lauterbrunnen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Lauterbrunnen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is available at the Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald stations, which are the starting points for the journey to Jungfraujoch.
- Restaurant Crystal
- Restaurant Aletsch
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- CHF 2
- Eiger Murren Swiss Quality Hotel
- Hotel Silberhorn
- Hotel Staubbach
- Located in the main hall
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform for trains to Jungfraujoch
- Hall 2: tourist information and ticketing
- Hall 3: access to the Ice Palace and observation deck
- Train: Jungfrau Railway
- Gondola: Eiger Express tricable gondola
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