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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rheineck is to bus which costs SFr 11 - SFr 19 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rheineck is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rheineck?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rheineck. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gaißau Kesslerplatz via Bregenz Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rheineck?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rheineck. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rheineck via Zürich HB and St. Gallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Basel to Rheineck?

The distance between Basel and Rheineck is 197 km. The road distance is 184 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rheineck without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Basel to Rheineck, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rheineck bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Rheineck train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Rheineck?

The best way to get from Basel to Rheineck is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 11 - SFr 19 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Basel to Rheineck bus arrive?

Basel to Rheineck bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bregenz bus station.

Where does the Basel to Rheineck train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Rheineck?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rheineck is 184 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Basel to Rheineck.

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

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Where can I stay near Rheineck?

There are 2297+ hotels available in Rheineck.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Rheineck 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 Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Gallentrain Ic5 / ...
3h 5m
CHF 46–83
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus stationbus FlixBus 006
4h 11m
CHF 11–19
Drive 184 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rheineckcar 184 km
1h 54m
CHF 29–42
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to St. Gallen St. Fidentrain S1 / ...
3h 49m
CHF 26–45

Basel to Rheineck by train

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Distance: 197.2 km
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rheineck via Zürich HB and St. Gallen in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Bregenz bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–19 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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