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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vitznau is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 28 and takes 1h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Vitznau is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 28.

How far is it from Basel to Vitznau?

The distance between Basel and Vitznau is 119 km. The road distance is 122 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Vitznau without a car is to train and line 508 bus which takes 2h 18m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Basel to Vitznau, including transfers.

Can I drive from Basel to Vitznau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Vitznau is 122 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Basel to Vitznau.

Where can I stay near Vitznau?

There are 836+ hotels available in Vitznau.

Basel to Vitznau - 3 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Vitznau 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, line 508 bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
2. Take the bus from Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof to Vitznau, Park Hotelbus 502 / ...
2h 18m
CHF 38–56
Drive 122 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Vitznaucar 122 km
1h 28m
CHF 20–28
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rotkreuztrain Ir75 / ...
3h 24m

Basel to Vitznau by train and bus

130Weekly Services

2h 18mAverage Duration

CHF 38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 119 km
Duration: 2h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Basel to Vitznau. However, you can take the train to Luzern, take the train to Küssnacht am Rigi, walk to Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof, then take the line 502 bus to Vitznau, Park Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Vitznau, Station via Zürich Bus Station, Zürich HB, Rotkreuz, Rotkreuz, Bahnhof Süd, and Küssnacht am Rigi, Räbmatt in around 3h 24m.

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