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

The cheapest way to get from Rüthi to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 17 - SFr 27 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rüthi to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Rüthi and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rüthi to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rüthi and arriving at Basel SBB via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Rüthi and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rüthi to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rüthi SG and arriving at Basel SBB via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Rüthi to Basel?

The distance between Rüthi and Basel is 206 km. The road distance is 192.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rüthi to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Rüthi to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rüthi to Basel bus from?

Rüthi to Basel bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, depart from Rüthi station.

Where do I catch the Rüthi to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Rüthi to Basel?

The best way to get from Rüthi to Basel is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 17 - SFr 27 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Rüthi to Basel bus arrive?

Rüthi to Basel bus services, operated by PostAuto Schweiz AG, arrive at St. Gallen, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Rüthi to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rüthi to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rüthi to Basel is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Rüthi to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Basel.

Rüthi to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Rüthi 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 Sargans to Basel SBBIc3 / ...
3h 26m
CHF 18–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rüthi to St. Gallen, BahnhofEv1
2. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
3. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBB206 / ...
5h 32m
CHF 18–27
Drive 192.2 km
1. Drive from Rüthi to Basel192.2 km
2h 14m
CHF 32–45
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Altstätten SG to Zürich HBIr13
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
4h 12m
CHF 53–93
Train via Schaffhausen
1. Take the train from Rüthi SG to St. Gallen St. FidenS4
2. Take the train from St. Gallen St. Fiden to SchaffhausenS1
3. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Basel Bad BfRe3
5h 1m

Rüthi to Basel by train

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3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 206 km
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Rüthi, Canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Sargans to Basel SBB every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 2h 1m. SBB GmbH also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rüthi to Basel SBB via St. Gallen, Bahnhof, St. Gallen Lagerstrasse, and Zurich Bus Station in around 5h 32m.

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