What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Altach?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Altach is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Altach?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Altach is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Altach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Altach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Altach via Sargans and Feldkirch. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Altach?

The distance between Basel and Altach is 225 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Altach without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Altach without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €17 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Altach?

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Basel to Altach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Altach train from?

Basel to Altach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Altach?

The best way to get from Basel to Altach is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €17 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Altach train arrive?

Basel to Altach train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel to Altach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Altach is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Basel to Altach.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Altach?

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Where can I stay near Altach?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Altach.

Basel to Altach - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Altach by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
4h 2m
€18–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Feldkirch stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
4h 10m
Drive 203.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Altachcar 203.6 km
2h 9m
€36–52
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
4h 16m
€41–228
Train via Zurich #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altstätten SGtrain Ir13
5h 25m
€80–235

Basel to Altach by train

78Weekly Trains

4h 2mAverage Duration

€18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.7 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Altach, Vorarlberg, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Altach via Sargans and Feldkirch in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Altach via Zurich Bus Station, Feldkirch station, and Feldkirch in around 4h 10m.

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