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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rüthi is to drive which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rüthi is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rüthi?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rüthi. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rüthi via Zürich Hbf, Hohenems, Bahnhof and Altstätten SG, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rüthi?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rüthi. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rüthi SG via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

How far is it from Basel to Rüthi?

The distance between Basel and Rüthi is 206 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rüthi without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Basel to Rüthi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rüthi bus from?

Basel to Rüthi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rüthi train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Rüthi?

The best way to get from Basel to Rüthi is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 321 bus, which costs and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Rüthi bus arrive?

Basel to Rüthi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Rüthi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Rüthi?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rüthi is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Basel to Rüthi.

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

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Where can I stay near Rüthi?

There are 1065+ hotels available in Rüthi.

Basel to Rüthi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 321 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Rüthi by train, bus, 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 Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2h 51m
CHF 13–70
Bus, line 321 bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 007 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Hbf to Hohenemsbus
3. Take the bus from Hohenems, Bahnhof to Altstätten SG, Bahnhofbus 321 / ...
5h 22m
Drive 191.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rüthicar 191.7 km
2h 13m
CHF 30–44
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Altstätten SGtrain Ir13
4h 27m
CHF 41–81
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to St. Gallentrain S1 / ...
3. Take the train from St. Gallen to Rüthi SGtrain S4
4h 49m

Basel to Rüthi by train

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2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 205.9 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Sargans every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–70 and the journey takes 1h 55m. SBB GmbH also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rüthi via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich Hbf, Hohenems, Bahnhof, and Altstätten SG, Bahnhof in around 5h 22m.

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