Train from Basel SBB to Altdorf

🇨🇭 Basel SBB → 🇨🇭 Altdorf

Straight-line Distance

108 km

SE (133.1°)

Rail Distance

~140 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 2m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

22.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 4.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 27.4 kg

Taking the train saves 22.6 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Basel SBB
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Destination

Altdorf

Journey Tips

SBB operates frequent intercity services from Basel via Luzern south along the Gotthard main line to Altdorf, the capital of Uri canton, at the head of Lake Uri.

Scenic Highlight

Lake Luzern (Vierwaldstättersee) and Lake Uri, with their steep mountain walls plunging into dark water, provide some of Switzerland's most celebrated scenery along this corridor.

Booking Tip

A Swiss Travel Pass covers this entirely SBB-operated journey. Direct intercity trains run hourly from Basel; the Luzern–Altdorf segment offers beautiful lakeside views.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Altdorf

🇨🇭 Bellinzona 82 km 🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 123 km 🇨🇭 Frutigen 81 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 24 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 62 km

Also from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Basel SBB to Altdorf takes approximately 1h 2m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~140 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Basel SBB to Altdorf is approximately 140 km (108 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Basel SBB to Altdorf emits approximately 4.8 kg of CO2, compared to 27.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 22.6 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Basel SBB to Altdorf typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Basel SBB and Altdorf.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27