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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wattwil is to bus which costs SFr 5 - SFr 13 and takes 4h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Wattwil is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs SFr 21 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Wattwil?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Wattwil. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Wattwil via Zürich HB and Rapperswil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Basel to Wattwil?

The distance between Basel and Wattwil is 156 km. The road distance is 139.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Wattwil without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Basel to Wattwil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Wattwil train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Wattwil?

The best way to get from Basel to Wattwil is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 5 - SFr 13 and takes 4h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Wattwil train arrive?

Basel to Wattwil train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Wattwil?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Wattwil is 139 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Basel to Wattwil.

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

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Where can I stay near Wattwil?

There are 558+ hotels available in Wattwil.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Wattwil by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
2h 36m
CHF 44–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallenbus
4h 5m
CHF 6–13
Drive 139.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Wattwilcar 139.2 km
1h 50m
CHF 22–32
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Schaffhausentrain Re3
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Wil SGtrain S1
4h 36m
CHF 29–50

Basel to Wattwil by train

277Weekly Trains

2h 36mAverage Duration

CHF 44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 155.5 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Wattwil via Zürich HB and Rapperswil SG in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, Bogojevic Reisen operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallen twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 1 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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