What is the cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Laufen?

The cheapest way to get from Balsthal to Laufen is to drive which costs SFr 4 - SFr 7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Balsthal to Laufen?

The fastest way to get from Balsthal to Laufen is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs SFr 150 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct train between Balsthal and Laufen?

No, there is no direct train from Balsthal to Laufen. However, there are services departing from Balsthal and arriving at Laufen via Oensingen and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Balsthal to Laufen?

The distance between Balsthal and Laufen is 33 km. The road distance is 29.9 km.

How do I travel from Balsthal to Laufen without a car?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Laufen without a car is to line 115 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 22.

How long does it take to get from Balsthal to Laufen?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Balsthal to Laufen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balsthal to Laufen train from?

Balsthal to Laufen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.

Train or bus from Balsthal to Laufen?

The best way to get from Balsthal to Laufen is to line 115 bus which takes 1h 2m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 50 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Balsthal to Laufen train arrive?

Balsthal to Laufen train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Laufen station.

Can I drive from Balsthal to Laufen?

Yes, the driving distance between Balsthal to Laufen is 30 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Balsthal to Laufen.

How do I get a train ticket from Balsthal to Laufen?

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Where can I stay near Laufen?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Laufen.

Balsthal to Laufen - 5 ways to travel via train, line 115 bus, and line 94 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Balsthal to Laufen by bus, tram, train, taxi, or car

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Line 115 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Balsthal, Bahnhof to Zwingen, Bahnhofbus 115
1h 2m
CHF 12–21
Drive 29.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Balsthal to Laufencar 29.9 km
31 min
CHF 5–7
Line 94 bus, line 19 tram, train
1. Take the bus from Balsthal, Bahnhof to Waldenburg, Stationbus 94
2. Take the tram from Waldenburg, Station to Liestal, Bahnhoftram 19
3. Take the train from Liestal to Laufentrain S3
1h 50m
CHF 25–45
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Balsthal to Laufentaxi 29.9 km
31 min
CHF 150–190
Train
1. Take the train from Olten to Laufentrain S3
1h 57m
CHF 30–50

Balsthal to Laufen by bus and train

36Weekly Services

1h 2mAverage Duration

CHF 12Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Balsthal to Laufen.

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Distance: 33.2 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Balsthal, Switzerland and Laufen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland?

PostAuto Schweiz AG operates a bus from Balsthal, Bahnhof to Zwingen, Bahnhof 5 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 3–6 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Olten to Laufen every 15 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 17–35 and the journey takes 1h 14m.

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