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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Walensee is to drive which costs SFr 25 - SFr 40 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Walensee is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Walensee?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Walensee. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Unterterzen via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Walensee?

The distance between Basel and Walensee is 152 km. The road distance is 161.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Walensee without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 40m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Basel to Walensee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Walensee train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Walensee train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Walensee?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Walensee is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Basel to Walensee.

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

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Where can I stay near Walensee?

There are 499+ hotels available in Walensee.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Walensee by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich Bus StationN474 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to UnterterzenIr35 / ...
2h 40m
CHF 26–46
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to OltenS3 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to UnterterzenIr35
2h 45m
CHF 45–98
Drive 161.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Walenstadt161.1 km
1h 48m
CHF 26–38
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBIr36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to UnterterzenIr35 / ...
2h 47m
CHF 38–73

Basel to Walensee by bus and train

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2h 40mAverage Duration

CHF 26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 152.4 km
Duration: 2h 40m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Unterterzen via Olten in around 2h 45m.

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