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

The cheapest way to get from Glarus to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 24 - SFr 35 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glarus to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct train between Glarus and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Glarus to Basel. However, there are services departing from Glarus and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.

How far is it from Glarus to Basel?

The distance between Glarus and Basel is 154 km. The road distance is 152.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Glarus to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 95.

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

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Glarus to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glarus to Basel train from?

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

Where does the Glarus to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Glarus to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Glarus to Basel is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Glarus to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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

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 Glarus to Zürich HBtrain S25
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2h 27m
CHF 51–92
Drive 152.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Glarus to Baselcar 152.8 km
1h 43m
CHF 24–35
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Glarus to Zürich HBtrain S25
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
2h 47m
CHF 34–76
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glarus to Zürich HBtrain S25
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
3h

Glarus to Basel by train

103Weekly Trains

2h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.1 km
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Glarus, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Glarus to Basel SBB via Zürich HB in around 2h 27m.

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