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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Horw is to bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Horw is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 23.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Horw?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Horw. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Horw, Zentrum via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Horw?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Horw. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Horw via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Horw?

The distance between Basel and Horw is 96 km. The road distance is 101 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Horw without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Basel to Horw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Horw bus from?

Basel to Horw bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Horw train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Horw?

The best way to get from Basel to Horw is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 22 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 21 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Horw bus arrive?

Basel to Horw bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luzern station.

Where does the Basel to Horw train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Horw?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Horw is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Basel to Horw.

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

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Where can I stay near Horw?

There are 758+ hotels available in Horw.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Horw 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 Ic21 / ...
1h 15m
CHF 22–42
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luzernbus N401 / ...
2h 30m
CHF 15–20
Drive 101 km
1. Drive from Basel to Horwcar 101 km
1h 4m
CHF 16–23
Train via Gelterkinden
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelterkindentrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Gelterkinden to Luzerntrain Ir27
2h 19m
CHF 32–52

Basel to Horw by train

137Weekly Trains

1h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 96.2 km
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Luzern every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 20–40 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Südostbahn also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Luzern 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 11–17 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus-eu also services this route 4 times a day.

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