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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lech is to train via Bludenz which costs €35 - €180 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lech is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €45 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lech?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lech. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Lech Schlosskopf via Zürich Hbf, Hohenems Bahnhof, Dornbirn Bahnhof and Schoppernau Gemeindeamt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Lech?

The distance between Basel and Lech is 272 km. The road distance is 260.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lech without a car is to train via Bludenz which takes 5h 36m and costs €35 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Basel to Lech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lech bus from?

Basel to Lech bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lech?

The best way to get from Basel to Lech is to train via Bludenz which takes 5h 36m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Basel to Lech bus arrive?

Basel to Lech bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lech?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lech is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Basel to Lech.

Where can I stay near Lech?

There are 2653+ hotels available in Lech.

Basel to Lech - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Lech by train, bus, night 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 Bludenz
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bludenztrain Rjx
5h 36m
€38–177
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Hohenemsbus
3. Take the bus from Dornbirn Bahnhof to Schoppernau Gemeindeamtbus 850
7h 56m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Langen Am Arlbergnighttrain Nj / ...
5h 58m
€92–270
Drive 260.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lechcar 260.4 km
3h 10m
€45–65
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Anton Am Arlbergtrain Rjx
5h 56m
€61–280

Basel to Lech by train and bus

58Weekly Services

5h 36mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 272.4 km
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lech, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lech Dorfhus via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Bludenz, Bludenz Bahnhof, and Langen a. A. Bahnhof in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lech Schlosskopf via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich Hbf, Hohenems Bahnhof, Dornbirn Bahnhof, and Schoppernau Gemeindeamt in around 7h 56m.

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