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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lachen is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 1h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lachen is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 29.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lachen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lachen. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lachen SZ via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Lachen?

The distance between Basel and Lachen is 127 km. The road distance is 122.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lachen without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 1h 45m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Basel to Lachen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lachen train from?

Basel to Lachen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Where does the Basel to Lachen train arrive?

Basel to Lachen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lachen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lachen is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Basel to Lachen.

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

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Where can I stay near Lachen?

There are 372+ hotels available in Lachen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lachen by train (TGV), 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.

Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lachen SZtrain S2 / ...
1h 45m
CHF 35–53
Drive 122.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Lachencar 122.6 km
1h 25m
CHF 20–29
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lachen SZtrain S2 / ...
1h 49m
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lachen SZtrain S2 / ...
2h 5m
CHF 39–100

Basel to Lachen by train

105Weekly Trains

1h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 127.1 km
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lachen SZ via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 1h 45m.

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