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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Willisau is to drive which costs SFr 11 - SFr 17 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Willisau is to drive which takes 53 min and costs SFr 11 - SFr 17.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Willisau?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Willisau. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Willisau via Olten and Langenthal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.

How far is it from Basel to Willisau?

The distance between Basel and Willisau is 80 km. The road distance is 73.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Willisau without a car is to train and line 63 bus which takes 1h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Basel to Willisau, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Willisau train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Willisau train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Willisau?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Willisau is 74 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Basel to Willisau.

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

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Where can I stay near Willisau?

There are 329+ hotels available in Willisau.

Basel to Willisau - 5 ways to travel via train, line 63 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Willisau by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 63 bus
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain Ir27 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sursee, Bahnhof to Willisau, Bahnhofbus 63 / ...
1h 34m
Drive 73.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Willisaucar 73.7 km
53 min
CHF 12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Basel to Willisautaxi 73.7 km
53 min
CHF 370–440
Train, line 271 bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Nebikontrain S29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Nebikon, Bahnhof West to Willisau, Bahnhofbus 271 / ...
1h 55m
CHF 12–32
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Oltentrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Langenthal to Willisautrain S7 / ...
2h 3m
CHF 14–35

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Distance: 80 km
Duration: 1h 34m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Willisau via Olten and Langenthal in around 2h 3m.

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