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

The cheapest way to get from Rapperswil to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 19 - SFr 29 and takes 1h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rapperswil to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 29.

Is there a direct train between Rapperswil and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rapperswil to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rapperswil SG and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Rapperswil to Basel?

The distance between Rapperswil and Basel is 128 km. The road distance is 121.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Rapperswil to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Rapperswil to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rapperswil to Basel train from?

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

Where does the Rapperswil to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rapperswil to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rapperswil to Basel is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Rapperswil to Basel.

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

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

There are 4 ways to get from Rapperswil 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 Rapperswil SG to Zürich HBS15 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIr36 / ...
2h 1m
CHF 37–59
Drive 121.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Rapperswil to Basel121.4 km
1h 21m
CHF 20–29
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich HBS15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBN474 / ...
2h 36m
CHF 26–31
Train via Zürich HB
1. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Zürich HBS15 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
2h 20m
CHF 26–269

Rapperswil to Basel by train

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2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 128.4 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Rapperswil SG to Basel SBB via Zürich HB in around 2h 1m.

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