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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Glarus is to drive which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Glarus is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Glarus?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Glarus. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Glarus via Zürich HB and Rapperswil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Glarus?

The distance between Basel and Glarus is 149 km. The road distance is 152.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Glarus without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Basel to Glarus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Glarus train from?

Basel to Glarus train services, operated by SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Glarus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Glarus?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Glarus is 152 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Basel to Glarus.

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

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Where can I stay near Glarus?

There are 398+ hotels available in Glarus.

Basel to Glarus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Glarus by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Glarustrain S25
2h 54m
Drive 152.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Glaruscar 152.3 km
1h 43m
CHF 25–36
Train via Rapperswil SG
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Glarustrain S6
2h 56m
CHF 38–84
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Glarustrain S25
3h 10m
CHF 52–150

Basel to Glarus by train

57Weekly Trains

2h 56mAverage Duration

CHF 38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 148.7 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Glarus via Zürich HB and Rapperswil SG in around 2h 56m.

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