What is the cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech?

The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech is to drive which costs €45 - €70 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech?

The fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel SBB Station and Lech?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel SBB Station to Lech. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Lech Dorfhus via Zurich Bus Station, Bregenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche and Stuben Hotel Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Basel SBB Station and Lech?

No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Lech. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at St. Anton Am Arlberg via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Basel SBB Station to Lech?

The distance between Basel SBB Station and Lech is 287 km. The road distance is 258.7 km.

How do I travel from Basel SBB Station to Lech without a car?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €30 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Lech bus from?

Basel SBB Station to Lech bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel SBB Station to Lech train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel SBB Station to Lech?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €30 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €160 - €220 and takes 7h 34m.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Lech bus arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Lech bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus Station.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Lech train arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Lech train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Sargans station.

Can I drive from Basel SBB Station to Lech?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel SBB Station to Lech is 259 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Basel SBB Station to Lech.

Where can I stay near Lech?

There are 3104+ hotels available in Lech.

Basel SBB Station to Lech - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and night train

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel SBB Station to Lech by train, bus, night train, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
2. Take the train from Sargans to St. Anton Am Arlbergtrain Rjx
5h 40m
€33–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Bregenz bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bregenz to Bludenzbus
7h 34m
€160–219
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Zuerich Hb to Langen Am Arlbergnighttrain Nj / ...
5h 58m
€92–269
Drive 258.7 km
1. Drive from Basel SBB Station to Lechcar 258.7 km
3h 7m
€46–66

Basel SBB Station to Lech by train and bus

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5h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 286.8 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Basel SBB Station, Switzerland and Lech, Austria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lech Dorfhus via Sargans, St. Anton Am Arlberg, and St. Anton a.A. Bahnhof in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Lech Dorfhus via Zurich Bus Station, Bregenz, Bludenz, Bludenz Hl. Kreuzkirche, and Stuben Hotel Post in around 7h 34m.

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