There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Axalp by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
2h 57mCHF 80–161Drive 156.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Basel to Axalpcar 156.7 km
1h 50mCHF 30–43Bus
- Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Hbfbus
- Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
4h 16mCHF 108–138
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Axalp is to drive which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 1h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Axalp is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Axalp. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Iseltwald Dorfplatz via Zürich HB Schweizerhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Axalp. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Brienz via Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Basel and Axalp is 188 km. The road distance is 156.7 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Axalp without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Basel to Axalp, including transfers.
Basel to Axalp bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.
Basel to Axalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Axalp is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 140 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Axalp, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost hourly. Tickets cost CHF 45–75 and the journey takes 2h 1m. SBB GmbH also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Axalp via Zürich Hbf, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Iseltwald Dorfplatz in around 4h 16m.
Train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Ost
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–16
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- + 381 31 510 060
- zlatanprevoz@gmail.com
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 2–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +41 44 552 0807
- contact@shuttler.ch
- Website
- Shuttler
Bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–24
- Website
- Shuttler
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Booking & Getting There
Basel to Axalp bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Zürich Hbf station.
Basel to Axalp train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Interlaken Ost station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Axalp is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Basel to Axalp.
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