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

The cheapest way to get from Sarnen to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 18 - SFr 27 and takes 1h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sarnen to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs SFr 18 - SFr 27.

Is there a direct train between Sarnen and Basel?

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

How far is it from Sarnen to Basel?

The distance between Sarnen and Basel is 112 km. The road distance is 115.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sarnen 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 Sarnen to Basel?

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

Where do I catch the Sarnen to Basel train from?

Sarnen to Basel train services, operated by Zentralbahn, depart from Sarnen station.

Where does the Sarnen to Basel train arrive?

Sarnen to Basel train services, operated by Zentralbahn, arrive at Luzern station.

Can I drive from Sarnen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Sarnen to Basel is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Sarnen to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

Sarnen to Basel - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sarnen to Basel by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sarnen to Luzerntrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain Ic21 / ...
2h 1m
CHF 39–58
Drive 115.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sarnen to Baselcar 115.2 km
1h 16m
CHF 19–27
Train via Gelterkinden
1. Take the train from Sarnen to Luzerntrain S5 / ...
2. Take the train from Luzern to Gelterkindentrain Ir
3. Take the train from Gelterkinden to Basel SBBtrain S3 / ...
2h 44m
CHF 38–100

Sarnen to Basel by train

149Weekly Trains

2h 1mAverage Duration

CHF 39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 112.2 km
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Sarnen, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Sarnen to Basel SBB via Luzern in around 2h 1m.

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