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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Elgg is to bus and line 680 bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 22 and takes 3h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Elgg is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Elgg?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Elgg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Elgg via Brugg AG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Elgg?

The distance between Basel and Elgg is 125 km. The road distance is 117.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Elgg without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Basel to Elgg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Elgg train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Elgg?

The best way to get from Basel to Elgg is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 680 bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 22 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Elgg train arrive?

Basel to Elgg train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Brugg AG station.

Can I drive from Basel to Elgg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Elgg is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Basel to Elgg.

Where can I stay near Elgg?

There are 450+ hotels available in Elgg.

Basel to Elgg - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 680 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Elgg 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 Brugg AGtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Brugg AG to Elggtrain S12
3h 4m
CHF 43–77
Bus, line 680 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Winterthur, Hauptbahnhof to Elgg, Städtlibus 680
3h 5m
CHF 11–21
Drive 117.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Elggcar 117.3 km
1h 21m
CHF 19–27
Train, line 36 train, line 680 bus
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Waldshut Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Waldshut Bahnhof to Bülachtrain 36 / ...
3. Take the bus from Winterthur, Hauptbahnhof to Elgg, Städtlibus 680
4h 11m
CHF 19–41

Basel to Elgg by train

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3h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.8 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Elgg via Brugg AG in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Elgg, Städtli via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Winterthur, and Winterthur, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 5m.

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