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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rapperswil is to bus and train which costs SFr 13 - SFr 23 and takes 1h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rapperswil is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rapperswil?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rapperswil. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Rapperswil SG via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Basel to Rapperswil?

The distance between Basel and Rapperswil is 129 km. The road distance is 121.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rapperswil without a car is to train via Zuerich Hb which takes 1h 35m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Basel to Rapperswil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rapperswil train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Rapperswil train arrive?

Basel to Rapperswil train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rapperswil?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Rapperswil?

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Rapperswil by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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Train via Zuerich Hb
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
1h 35m
CHF 28–43
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Hbfbus
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Jonatrain S15 / ...
1h 50m
CHF 14–23
Drive 121.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rapperswilcar 121.6 km
1h 22m
CHF 24–34
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
1h 55m
CHF 39–60

Basel to Rapperswil by train

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.6 km
Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Rapperswil SG via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 1h 35m.

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