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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Flums is to drive which costs SFr 26 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Flums is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Flums?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Flums. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Flums via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Flums?

The distance between Basel and Flums is 185 km. The road distance is 166.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Flums without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Basel to Flums, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Flums train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Flums train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Flums?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Flums is 166 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Basel to Flums.

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

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Where can I stay near Flums?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Flums 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 SargansIc3 / ...
2h 44m
CHF 18–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to WalenstadtIr35 / ...
3h 8m
CHF 29–49
Drive 166.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Flums166.1 km
1h 48m
CHF 27–39
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to ZiegelbrückeIr35 / ...
3h
CHF 61–95
Train via Olten
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to OltenS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to WalenstadtIr35
3h 14m
CHF 47–101

Basel to Flums by train

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2h 44mAverage Duration

CHF 18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.4 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Sargans every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 1h 59m. SBB GmbH also services this route once daily.

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