What is the cheapest way to get from Laufen to Balsthal?

The cheapest way to get from Laufen to Balsthal is to line 130 bus which costs SFr 3 - SFr 6 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Laufen to Balsthal?

The fastest way to get from Laufen to Balsthal is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs SFr 150 - SFr 190.

Is there a direct bus between Laufen and Balsthal?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Laufen, Bahnhof and arriving at Balsthal, Post. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Laufen and Balsthal?

No, there is no direct train from Laufen to Balsthal. However, there are services departing from Laufen and arriving at Balsthal via Biel/Bienne and Oensingen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Laufen to Balsthal?

The distance between Laufen and Balsthal is 31 km. The road distance is 29.8 km.

How do I travel from Laufen to Balsthal without a car?

The best way to get from Laufen to Balsthal without a car is to line 130 bus which takes 56 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 6.

How long does it take to get from Laufen to Balsthal?

The line 130 bus from Laufen, Bahnhof to Balsthal, Post takes 56 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Laufen to Balsthal bus from?

Laufen to Balsthal bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Laufen, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Laufen to Balsthal train from?

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

Train or bus from Laufen to Balsthal?

The best way to get from Laufen to Balsthal is to line 130 bus which takes 56 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Laufen to Balsthal bus arrive?

Laufen to Balsthal bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at Balsthal, Post station.

Where does the Laufen to Balsthal train arrive?

Laufen to Balsthal train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.

Can I drive from Laufen to Balsthal?

Yes, the driving distance between Laufen to Balsthal is 30 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Laufen to Balsthal.

How do I get a train ticket from Laufen to Balsthal?

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Laufen to Balsthal - 4 ways to travel via train, line 130 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Laufen to Balsthal by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Line 130 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Laufen, Bahnhof to Balsthal, Postbus 130
56 min
CHF 3–6
Train
1. Take the train from Laufen to Biel/Biennetrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Oensingentrain S20 / ...
2h 24m
CHF 25–49
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Laufen to Balsthaltaxi 29.8 km
31 min
CHF 150–190
Drive 29.8 km
1. Drive from Laufen to Balsthalcar 29.8 km
31 min
CHF 5–7

Laufen to Balsthal by bus

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Distance: 30.8 km
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Laufen, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland and Balsthal, Switzerland?

PostAuto Schweiz AG operates a bus from Laufen, Bahnhof to Balsthal, Post every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 3–6 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Laufen to Balsthal via Biel/Bienne and Oensingen in around 2h 24m.

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