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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Obersee is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Obersee is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 29.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Obersee?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Obersee. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Obersee?

The distance between Basel and Obersee is 121 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Obersee without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 57m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Basel to Obersee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Obersee train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Obersee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Obersee?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Obersee is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Basel to Obersee.

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

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Where can I stay near Obersee?

There are 277+ hotels available in Obersee.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Obersee by bus, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lachen SZS2 / ...
1h 57m
CHF 27–34
Drive 121.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Rapperswil121.6 km
1h 22m
CHF 20–29
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGS7 / ...
1h 58m
CHF 36–58
Train via Lachen SZ
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Lachen SZS2 / ...
2h 4m
CHF 39–61

Basel to Obersee by bus and train

88Weekly Services

1h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 121.1 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Obersee, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB in around 1h 58m.

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