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 26 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 26.

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.

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 and costs SFr 28 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 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.

Train or bus from Sarnen to Basel?

The best way to get from Sarnen to Basel is to train which takes 2h and costs SFr 28 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 3h 32m.

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?

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

There are 3 ways to get from Sarnen to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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
CHF 28–78
Drive 115.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sarnen to Baselcar 115.2 km
1h 16m
CHF 18–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Luzern to Basel SBBbus N401 / ...
3h 32m
CHF 20–30

Sarnen to Basel by train

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Distance: 112.2 km
Duration: 2h

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Luzern to Basel SBB 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 11–17 and the journey takes 2h. FlixBus-eu also services this route 4 times a day.

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