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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lech is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 10m.

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 - €70.

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 Dorfhus via Zurich Bus Station, Bludenz Bahnhof and Stuben Hotel Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lech?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lech. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Langen Am Arlberg via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Lech?

The distance between Basel and Lech is 303 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 Zurich which takes 5h 36m and costs €45 - €250.

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.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lech train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Lech?

The best way to get from Basel to Lech is to train via Zurich which takes 5h 36m and costs €45 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Lech bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Lech train arrive?

Basel to Lech train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb 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 3061+ hotels available in Lech.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Lech by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Langen Am Arlbergtrain Rjx
5h 36m
€50–250
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Feldkirch to Langen Am Arlbergtrain Rjx / ...
5h 42m
€24–280
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Feldkirch stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
5h 54m
Drive 260.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lechcar 260.4 km
3h 10m
€47–67
Train via Zurich #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Langen Am Arlbergtrain Rjx
5h 56m
€63–315

Basel to Lech by train and bus

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Distance: 303.4 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 Zuerich Hb, Langen Am Arlberg, and Langen a. A. Bahnhof in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lech Dorfhus via Zurich Bus Station, Feldkirch station, Feldkirch, Bludenz, Bludenz Bahnhof, and Stuben Hotel Post in around 5h 54m.

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