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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Stans is to drive which costs SFr 17 - SFr 25 and takes 1h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Stans is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 25.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Stans?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Stans. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Stans via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Stans?

The distance between Basel and Stans is 106 km. The road distance is 110.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Stans without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Basel to Stans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Stans train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Stans?

The best way to get from Basel to Stans is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 27 and takes 2h 38m.

Where does the Basel to Stans train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Stans?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Stans is 110 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Basel to Stans.

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

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Where can I stay near Stans?

There are 745+ hotels available in Stans.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Stans 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 Stanstrain S4 / ...
1h 33m
CHF 26–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luzernbus N401 / ...
2h 38m
CHF 18–26
Drive 110.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Stanscar 110.2 km
1h 11m
CHF 18–25
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 Stanstrain S4 / ...
2h 38m
CHF 36–58

Basel to Stans by train

137Weekly Trains

1h 33mAverage Duration

CHF 26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.1 km
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Stans via Luzern in around 1h 33m. 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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