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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lausen is to drive which costs SFr 3 - SFr 5 and takes 18 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lausen is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs SFr 90 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lausen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lausen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Aeschenplatz and arriving at Lausen, Gemeindeverwaltung via Liestal, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lausen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lausen. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Basel to Lausen?

The distance between Basel and Lausen is 17 km. The road distance is 20.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lausen without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 23.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Lausen takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lausen bus from?

Basel to Lausen bus services, operated by Autobus AG Liestal, depart from Basel, Aeschenplatz station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lausen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Lausen?

The best way to get from Basel to Lausen is to train which takes 20 min and costs SFr 12 - SFr 23. Alternatively, you can line 81 bus and line 78 bus, which costs and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Lausen bus arrive?

Basel to Lausen bus services, operated by Autobus AG Liestal, arrive at Liestal, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Basel to Lausen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lausen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lausen is 20 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Basel to Lausen.

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

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Basel to Lausen - 4 ways to travel via train, line 81 bus, line 78 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Lausen by train, bus, taxi, 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 Lausentrain S3
20 min
CHF 12–23
Drive 20.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Lausencar 20.4 km
18 min
CHF 4–5
Line 81 bus, line 78 bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Aeschenplatz to Liestal, Bahnhofbus 81 / ...
2. Take the bus from Liestal, Bahnhof to Lausen, Gemeindeverwaltungbus 78
1h 5m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basel to Lausentaxi 20.4 km
18 min
CHF 90–110

Basel to Lausen by train

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Distance: 16.9 km
Duration: 20 min

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Lausen every 30 minutes. Tickets cost CHF 12–23 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Aeschenplatz to Lausen, Gemeindeverwaltung via Liestal, Bahnhof in around 1h 5m.

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