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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rorschach is to bus and line 242 bus which costs SFr 14 - SFr 23 and takes 4h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rorschach is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Rorschach?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Rorschach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rorschach, Signalstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai and St. Gallen, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rorschach?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rorschach. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Rorschach via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Basel to Rorschach?

The distance between Basel and Rorschach is 185 km. The road distance is 177.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Rorschach without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Basel to Rorschach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rorschach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Rorschach train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Rorschach?

The best way to get from Basel to Rorschach is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 242 bus, which costs SFr 14 - SFr 23 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Basel to Rorschach bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Rorschach train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Rorschach?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rorschach is 177 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Basel to Rorschach.

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

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Where can I stay near Rorschach?

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Basel to Rorschach - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 242 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Rorschach 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 HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to RorschachIc5 / ...
2h 52m
CHF 40–78
Bus, line 242 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Station206 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
3. Take the bus from St. Gallen, Bahnhof to Rorschach, Signalstrasse242
4h 9m
CHF 14–22
Drive 177.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rorschach177.2 km
1h 52m
CHF 29–41
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to SchaffhausenRe3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to RomanshornS1 / ...
3h 22m
CHF 24–41

Basel to Rorschach by train

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 185.1 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rorschach via Zürich HB in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Rorschach, Signalstrasse via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and St. Gallen, Bahnhof in around 4h 9m.

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