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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Giessbach is to drive which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Giessbach is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.

How far is it from Basel to Giessbach?

The distance between Basel and Giessbach is 180 km. The road distance is 149 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Giessbach without a car is to train and line 181 ferry and line 59 ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Basel to Giessbach, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basel to Giessbach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Giessbach is 149 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Basel to Giessbach.

Where can I stay near Giessbach?

There are 1811+ hotels available in Giessbach.

Basel to Giessbach - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 181 ferry

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

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Train, line 181 ferry, line 59 ferry
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
2. Take the ferry from Interlaken Ost to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienzferry 59 / ...
5h 4m
CHF 96–139
Drive 149 km
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1. Drive from Basel to Giessbachcar 149 km
1h 44m
CHF 25–36
Bus, line 181 ferry, line 59 ferry
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Iseltwald Dorfplatzbus
3. Take the ferry from Iseltwald to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienzferry 59 / ...
6h 32m
CHF 72–87
Train, line 181 ferry, line 59 ferry via Basel SBB
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
2. Take the ferry from Interlaken Ost to Giessbach Seeferry 181 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Giessbach See to Brienzferry 59 / ...
5h 7m
CHF 54–139

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Distance: 180 km
Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Giessbach, Canton of Bern, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Basel to Giessbach. However, you can take the train to Interlaken Ost, walk to Interlaken Ost, take the line 181 ferry to Giessbach See, take the line 59 ferry to Brienz, then take the taxi to Giessbach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Giessbach via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, Iseltwald Dorfplatz, Iseltwald, Giessbach See, and Brienz in around 6h 32m.

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