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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arbon is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 23 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arbon is to drive which takes 2h and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arbon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arbon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arbon, Bündnerhof via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Arbon?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arbon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arbon via Zürich HB and Romanshorn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Arbon?

The distance between Basel and Arbon is 177 km. The road distance is 167.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Arbon without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Basel to Arbon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arbon bus from?

Basel to Arbon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arbon train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Arbon?

The best way to get from Basel to Arbon is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 23 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Arbon bus arrive?

Basel to Arbon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Arbon train arrive?

Basel to Arbon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Arbon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arbon is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Basel to Arbon.

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

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Where can I stay near Arbon?

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Basel to Arbon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 210 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Arbon 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 Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Romanshorntrain Ic81 / ...
3h 18m
CHF 29–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus N474 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to St. Gallen Lagerstrassebus RegioJet 95 / ...
3h 38m
CHF 14–22
Drive 167.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arboncar 167.8 km
2h
CHF 26–38
Train, line 210 bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the bus from St. Gallen, Bahnhof to Arbon, Friedenstrassebus 210 / ...
3h 20m
CHF 32–74
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Wittenbachtrain S1 / ...
3h 50m
CHF 23–39

Basel to Arbon by train

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3h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 177 km
Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arbon, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arbon via Zürich HB and Romanshorn in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Arbon, Bündnerhof via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and St. Gallen, Bahnhof in around 3h 38m.

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