What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Swiss Alps is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

How far is it from Basel to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Basel and Swiss Alps is 210 km. The road distance is 178.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Swiss Alps without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Basel to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Basel to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Swiss Alps?

The best way to get from Basel to Swiss Alps is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 35 and takes 6h 41m.

Can I drive from Basel to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Swiss Alps is 179 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Basel to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 304+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Swiss Alps 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 Airolotrain Ir26
4h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brunnen, Bahnhofbus Senise
6h 41m
CHF 19–31
Drive 178.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Swiss Alpscar 178.9 km
1h 58m
CHF 29–42
Train via Arth
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Arth-Goldautrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Airolotrain Ir26 / ...
4h 50m
CHF 41–110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Basel to Swiss Alps.

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Distance: 209.7 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

Südostbahn operates a train from Basel SBB to Airolo every 4 hours, and the journey takes 2h 58m. Alternatively, Autolinee Ventre operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brunnen, Bahnhof twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 11 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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