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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sarnen is to drive which costs SFr 18 - SFr 27 and takes 1h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sarnen is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sarnen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sarnen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Sarnen via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Basel to Sarnen?

The distance between Basel and Sarnen is 112 km. The road distance is 116.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Sarnen without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Basel to Sarnen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sarnen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Sarnen?

The best way to get from Basel to Sarnen is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 2h 44m.

Where does the Basel to Sarnen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Sarnen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sarnen is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Basel to Sarnen.

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

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Where can I stay near Sarnen?

There are 848+ hotels available in Sarnen.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Sarnen 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 Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Sarnentrain S5 / ...
1h 39m
CHF 29–51
Drive 116.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Sarnencar 116.1 km
1h 14m
CHF 19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luzernbus N401 / ...
2h 44m
CHF 21–29
Train via Gelterkinden
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelterkindentrain S3
2. Take the train from Gelterkinden to Luzerntrain
3. Take the train from Luzern to Sarnentrain S5 / ...
2h 43m
CHF 39–61

Basel to Sarnen by train

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1h 39mAverage Duration

CHF 29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.2 km
Duration: 1h 39m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sarnen via Luzern in around 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Luzern 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 11–17 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus-eu also services this route 4 times a day.

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