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 28m.

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 28m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m 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, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Glarus to Basel 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 Glarus to Zürich HBS25
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2h 28m
CHF 46–69
Drive 152.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Glarus to Basel152.8 km
1h 43m
CHF 25–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Glarus to Zürich HBS25
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
3h 4m
CHF 35–41
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Glarus to Zürich HBS25
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2h 48m
CHF 35–59

Glarus to Basel by train

102Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

CHF 46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 154.1 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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 28m.

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