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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Thunersee is to drive which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Thunersee is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Thunersee?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Spiez. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Basel to Thunersee?

The distance between Basel and Thunersee is 141 km. The road distance is 132.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Thunersee without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs SFr 11 - SFr 65.

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

The train from Basel SBB to Spiez takes 1h 41m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Basel to Thunersee train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Thunersee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Thunersee?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Thunersee is 133 km. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from Basel to Thunersee.

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

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Where can I stay near Thunersee?

There are 1493+ hotels available in Thunersee.

Basel to Thunersee - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Thunersee 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 SpiezIc6 / ...
1h 41m
CHF 11–65
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to BernFlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to SpiezIc8 / ...
2h 6m
CHF 20–44
Drive 132.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Spiez132.8 km
1h 23m
CHF 22–31

Basel to Thunersee by train

174Weekly Trains

1h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 11Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 141.3 km
Duration: 1h 41m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Spiez hourly. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 1h 41m. SBB GmbH also services this route every 4 hours.

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