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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lenk is to drive which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lenk is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lenk?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lenk. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lenk im Simmental via Spiez and Zweisimmen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Basel to Lenk?

The distance between Basel and Lenk is 189 km. The road distance is 176.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Lenk without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Basel to Lenk, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lenk train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Lenk train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Lenk?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lenk is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Basel to Lenk.

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

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Where can I stay near Lenk?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Lenk.

Basel to Lenk - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Lenk by train, car, or bus

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 SpiezIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Spiez to ZweisimmenR11 / ...
3h 42m
CHF 26–83
Drive 176.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lenk176.7 km
2h 7m
CHF 29–41
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bern122
2. Take the train from Bern to SpiezIc8 / ...
3. Take the train from Spiez to ZweisimmenR11 / ...
4h 7m
CHF 34–65

Basel to Lenk by train

166Weekly Trains

3h 42mAverage Duration

CHF 26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.7 km
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lenk im Simmental via Spiez and Zweisimmen in around 3h 42m.

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