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

The cheapest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg is to bus which costs SFr 4 - SFr 7 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg is to drive which takes 56 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 21.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Rothenburg, Flecken via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Emmenbrücke Kapf via Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg?

The distance between Basel SBB Station and Rothenburg is 99 km. The road distance is 89.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg, including transfers.

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

Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

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

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

Train or bus from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg?

The best way to get from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 4 - SFr 7 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg bus arrive?

Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, arrive at Luzern, Bahnhof station.

Where does the Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg is 89 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburg.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
1h 28m
CHF 32–52
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
2h 12m
CHF 4–7
Drive 89.3 km
1. Drive from Basel SBB Station to Rothenburgcar 89.3 km
56 min
CHF 15–21
Train via Sursee
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Surseetrain Ir27 / ...
2. Take the train from Sursee to Emmenbrücke Kapftrain S1 / ...
1h 30m
CHF 29–53

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Distance: 99.5 km
Duration: 1h 28m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Luzern every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 30–95 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Schweizerische Südostbahn AG also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Zlatan Prevoz doo operates a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhof once a week. Tickets cost CHF 4–7 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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