There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Diepoldsau 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Sargans
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Take the train from Sargans to Heerbrugg
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Basel SBB to St. Gallen train station
3 alternative options
Train via Zürich
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Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
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Take the train from Zürich HB to Heerbrugg
Train via Schaffhausen
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Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausen
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Take the train from Schaffhausen to St. Gallen
Drive
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Drive from Basel to Diepoldsau
Basel to Diepoldsau by train and bus
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Diepoldsau is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 20 and takes 5h 28m.
The quickest way to get from Basel to Diepoldsau is to drive which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 2h.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Diepoldsau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Diepoldsau, Dorf via St. Gallen, Bahnhof, Heiden, Post and Heerbrugg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
It is 158 km from Basel to Diepoldsau. It is approximately 198.3 km to drive.
The best way to get from Basel to Diepoldsau without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Basel to Diepoldsau, including transfers.
Basel to Diepoldsau bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Diepoldsau is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 20 and takes 5h 28m.
Basel to Diepoldsau bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at St. Gallen train station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Diepoldsau is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Basel to Diepoldsau.
- Distance: 157.7 km
- Duration: 3h 18m
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Diepoldsau, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Basel to Diepoldsau via Sargans, Heerbrugg, and Heerbrugg, Bahnhof in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to St. Gallen train station once daily. Tickets cost SFr 10 - SFr 13 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 55 - SFr 110
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Sargans to Heerbrugg
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 21 - SFr 40
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Heerbrugg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Basel SBB to Sargans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- info@sob.ch
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Sargans to Heerbrugg
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Südostbahn
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
- Phone
- +41 71 554 00 00
- Website
- thurbo.ch
Train from Sargans to Heerbrugg
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 11
- Website
- Thurbo
- Schedules at
- SBB
Train from Schaffhausen to St. Gallen
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 25 - SFr 40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- SFr 31 - SFr 36
- 1st Class
- SFr 25 - SFr 30
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 22 - SFr 35
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Website
- zugbus-rab.de
Train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- DB ZugBus RAB
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Basel SBB to St. Gallen train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 10 - SFr 13
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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