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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cham is to train which costs SFr 9 - SFr 13 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cham is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cham?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cham. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cham via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Basel to Cham?

The distance between Basel and Cham is 115 km. The road distance is 98.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cham without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Basel to Cham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cham train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Cham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Cham?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cham is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Basel to Cham.

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

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Where can I stay near Cham?

There are 1327+ hotels available in Cham.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Cham 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 Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Chamtrain S1 / ...
1h 40m
CHF 37–65
Train #2
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zug(CH)train Ecm
2h 25m
CHF 9–13
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Zugtrain S24 / ...
2h 10m
Drive 98.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Chamcar 98.4 km
1h 15m
CHF 16–23
Train via Sursee
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain Ir27 / ...
2. Take the train from Sursee to Cham Alpenblicktrain S1
2h 10m
CHF 39–80

Basel to Cham by train

137Weekly Trains

1h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 115 km
Duration: 1h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cham via Luzern in around 1h 40m.

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