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 20 - SFr 30 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 20 - SFr 30.

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 48m.

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 which takes 1h 48m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m 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 SBB GmbH, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where does the Basel to Lachen train arrive?

Basel to Lachen train services, operated by SBB GmbH, arrive at Zürich 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 373+ hotels available in Lachen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lachen SZtrain S2 / ...
1h 48m
CHF 25–43
Drive 122.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Lachencar 122.6 km
1h 25m
CHF 21–30
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
CHF 32–41
Train via Basel SBB
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 38–84

Basel to Lachen by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

CHF 25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 127 km
Duration: 1h 48m

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 Zürich HB in around 1h 48m.

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