There are 3 ways to get from Gstaad to Basel by train (Trenitalia), car, bus, or train
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- Take the train from Zweisimmen to Spieztrain R11 / ...
- Take the train from Spiez to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
3h 37mCHF 25–96Drive 176.6 km
- Drive from Gstaad to Baselcar 176.6 km
2h 10mCHF 30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zweisimmen, Bahnhof to Spiez, Bahnhofbus Ev1 / ...
- Take the train from Spiez to Basel SBBtrain Ice / ...
4h 55mCHF 54–84
Gstaad to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gstaad to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gstaad to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.
No, there is no direct train from Gstaad to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gstaad and arriving at Basel SBB via Zweisimmen and Spiez. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.
The distance between Gstaad and Basel is 189 km. The road distance is 176.6 km.
The best way to get from Gstaad to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 100.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Gstaad to Basel, including transfers.
Gstaad to Basel train services, operated by BLS AG, depart from Zweisimmen station.
Gstaad to Basel train services, operated by BLS AG, arrive at Spiez station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gstaad to Basel is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Gstaad to Basel.
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What companies run services between Gstaad, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Gstaad to Basel SBB via Zweisimmen and Spiez in around 3h 37m.
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- BLS AG
Train from Zweisimmen to Spiez
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–10
- Website
- BLS AG
- Phone
- +41 58 327 32 71
- Website
- BLS AG
Bus from Zweisimmen, Bahnhof to Spiez, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–8
- Website
- BLS AG
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