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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Gersau is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 17 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Gersau is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 30.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Gersau?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Gersau station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Gersau, Schiffstation via Brunnen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Gersau?

The distance between Basel and Gersau is 137 km. The road distance is 128.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Gersau without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Basel to Gersau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Gersau bus from?

Basel to Gersau bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Train or bus from Basel to Gersau?

The best way to get from Basel to Gersau is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 17 and takes 3h 33m.

Where does the Basel to Gersau bus arrive?

Basel to Gersau bus services, operated by Autolinee Ventre, arrive at Brunnen, Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Gersau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Gersau is 128 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Basel to Gersau.

Where can I stay near Gersau?

There are 728+ hotels available in Gersau.

Basel to Gersau - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 502 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Gersau 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 Luzerntrain Ir27 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Brunnentrain S3
2h 48m
CHF 33–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brunnen, Bahnhofbus Senise
3h 33m
CHF 14–16
Drive 128.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Gersaucar 128.5 km
1h 35m
CHF 21–30
Train, line 502 bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof to Gersau, Schiffstationbus 502
3h 30m
CHF 17–61

Basel to Gersau by train and bus

217Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 137.3 km
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Gersau, Schiffstation via Luzern, Brunnen, and Brunnen, Bahnhof in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brunnen, Bahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 11 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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