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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Elgg is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 1h 21m.

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 28.

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 32m.

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 via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Elgg?

The best way to get from Basel to Elgg is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 2h 32m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 680 bus, which costs and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Elgg train arrive?

Basel to Elgg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich 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?

There are 459+ 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 (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Zuerich Hb
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Elggtrain S12
2h 32m
CHF 30–68
Drive 117.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Elggcar 117.3 km
1h 21m
CHF 19–28
Bus, line 680 bus
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
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AGtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Brugg AG to Elggtrain S12
3h 4m
CHF 43–125

Basel to Elgg by train

81Weekly Trains

2h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 124.8 km
Duration: 2h 32m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Elgg via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 2h 32m. 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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