The direct night train connection from Basel to Malmö in Sweden is due to start in mid-April. However, parliament still has to approve the budget for this. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The night train from Basel main station to Copenhagen and Malmö will run three times a week in both directions throughout the year from April 15, 2026, as announced by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) on Thursday. Departure from Basel is at 5:35pm on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, with arrival in Malmö at 9:35am, according to SBB. From Malmö, the trains leave at 18:57 on Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays and arrive in Basel at 11:30. Although night trains are popular, they are not profitable due to high costs. Financial support from the federal government is therefore required for the introduction and operation of this train. Parliament must give the green light The federal government has currently earmarked a total of around CHF47 million ($58.7 million) up to 2030 as ...
