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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arth is to bus and night bus which costs SFr 8 - SFr 14 and takes 3h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Arth is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Arth?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arth. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Arth, Dorf via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Arth?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arth. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arth-Goldau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Arth?

The distance between Basel and Arth is 125 km. The road distance is 110.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Arth without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs SFr 14 - SFr 130.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Basel to Arth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arth bus from?

Basel to Arth bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Arth train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Arth bus arrive?

Basel to Arth bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Arth train arrive?

Basel to Arth train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Arth-Goldau station.

Can I drive from Basel to Arth?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arth is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Basel to Arth.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Arth by train, bus, night bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ic21 / ...
1h 58m
CHF 14–130
Bus, night bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the night bus from Luzern, Bahnhof to Arth, Dorfnightbus N3
3h 21m
CHF 9–14
Drive 110.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Arthcar 110.9 km
1h 27m
CHF 19–27

Basel to Arth by train and bus

118Weekly Services

1h 58mAverage Duration

CHF 14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.9 km
Duration: 1h 58m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldau every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 40–130 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Two other operators also service this route.

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