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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Glacier Express to Basel

Composite routes from Glacier Express to Basel

Cheapest
2 h 58 min
Car
250 km.
from $13
Other
4 h 56 min
195 km.
from $192.72
5 h 12 min
196 km.
from $145.76
5 h 20 min
196 km.
from $85.13

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 5
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
Südostbahn
Website
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
SBB GmbH
Website
Rhätische Bahn
Website
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Website
54 min
3 times a day
$35.62–$39.44
+49 30 311-682904
+49 30 311-682904
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Südostbahn
Website
1h 37m
Hourly
+41 58 580 70 70
+41 58 580 70 70
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Website
1h 14m
Hourly
$50.89–$95.42
+41 848 44 66 88
+41 848 44 66 88
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SBB GmbH
Website
54 min
Every 2 hours
$10.81–$13.99
+49 (0) 7531 915109
+49 (0) 7531 915109
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Rhätische Bahn
Website
1h 35m
Hourly
$41.98–$49.62
+41 81 288 65 65
+41 81 288 65 65
Call

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Glacier Express to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Glacier Express to Basel is to train which costs $53.26 - $65.22 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glacier Express to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Glacier Express to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct train between Glacier Express and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Glacier Express to Basel. However, there are services departing from Preda and arriving at Basel SBB via Chur and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Glacier Express to Basel?

The distance between Glacier Express and Basel is 270 km. The road distance is 252.8 km.

How do I travel from Glacier Express to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Glacier Express to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 56m and costs $103.26 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Glacier Express to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Glacier Express to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glacier Express to Basel train from?

Glacier Express to Basel train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, depart from Preda station.

Where does the Glacier Express to Basel train arrive?

Glacier Express to Basel train services, operated by Rhätische Bahn, arrive at Chur station.

Can I drive from Glacier Express to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Glacier Express to Basel is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Glacier Express to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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