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Basel to Glarus trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Glarus takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Glarus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 6m
Duration
165 km
Distance
CHF 47
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Rapperswil SG

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ice / ...
  2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain train S15 / ...
  3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Glarustrain train S6
2h 56m
CHF 37–84

Basel to Glarus train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Glarus. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:04 PM which arrives into Glarus at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Basel to Glarus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 164.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Glarus, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Glarus via Zürich HB and Rapperswil SG in around 2h 56m.

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