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 12 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 18m.

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 19 - SFr 29.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Elgg?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Elgg. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Elgg, Städtli via Winterthur, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

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 Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.

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 2h 35m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Basel to Elgg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Elgg bus from?

Basel to Elgg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Elgg train from?

Basel to Elgg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, 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 2h 35m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 680 bus, which costs SFr 12 - SFr 40 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Elgg bus arrive?

Basel to Elgg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zurich - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Elgg train arrive?

Basel to Elgg train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich HB 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Elgg?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Elgg by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Elggtrain S12
2h 35m
CHF 20–59
Bus, line 680 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Winterthur, Hauptbahnhof to Elgg, Städtlibus 680
3h 18m
CHF 12–36
Drive 117.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Elggcar 117.3 km
1h 21m
CHF 20–29
Train via Brugg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AGtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Brugg AG to Elggtrain S12
3h 4m
CHF 41–125

Basel to Elgg by train

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2h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 124.8 km
Duration: 2h 35m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Elgg via Zürich HB in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Elgg, Städtli via Zurich - Airport Bus Station, Zürich Flughafen, Winterthur, and Winterthur, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 18m.

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