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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Wattwil is to drive which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 50m.

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 22 - 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 38m.

How far is it from Basel to Wattwil?

The distance between Basel and Wattwil is 147 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 38m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m 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.

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 502+ hotels available in Wattwil.

Basel to Wattwil - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 622 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Wattwil 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 Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S7 / ...
2h 38m
CHF 37–58
Drive 139.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Wattwilcar 139.2 km
1h 50m
CHF 23–33
Bus, train, line 622 bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Zurich Bus Stationbus 206 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rüti ZHtrain S15 / ...
3. Take the bus from Eschenbach SG, Breiten to Wattwil, Bahnhof Westbus 622
3h 44m
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 33m
CHF 30–51

Basel to Wattwil by train

278Weekly Trains

2h 38mAverage Duration

CHF 37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.6 km
Duration: 2h 38m

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 38m.

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