What is the cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel is to train via Schaffhausen which costs SFr 22 - SFr 40 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs SFr 26 - SFr 40.

Is there a direct bus between Canton of St. Gallen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse and arriving at Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Canton of St. Gallen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel. However, there are services departing from St. Gallen and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel?

The distance between Canton of St. Gallen and Basel is 175 km. The road distance is 166.7 km.

How do I travel from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160.

How long does it take to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Canton of St. Gallen to Basel bus from?

Canton of St. Gallen to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Canton of St. Gallen to Basel train from?

Canton of St. Gallen to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel?

The best way to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.

Where does the Canton of St. Gallen to Basel bus arrive?

Canton of St. Gallen to Basel bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai.

Where does the Canton of St. Gallen to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Canton of St. Gallen to Basel is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel?

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Canton of St. Gallen to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Canton of St. Gallen to Basel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
2h 24m
CHF 38–159
Train via Schaffhausen
cheapest
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Schaffhausentrain S1
2. Take the train from Schaffhausen to Basel Bad Bftrain Re3
4h 3m
CHF 22–36
Bus
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus RegioJet 95 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich Bus Station to Basel, Bahnhofbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2h 57m
Drive 166.7 km
1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Baselcar 166.7 km
1h 46m
CHF 27–39

Canton of St. Gallen to Basel by train

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Distance: 174.7 km
Duration: 2h 24m

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

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Basel SBB via Zürich HB in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Basel, Bahnhof via Zürich Bus Station in around 2h 57m.

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