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How to get fromBasel to Elmby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Elm by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus bus Ivano-Frankivsk
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schwanden GLtrain train S25
    4h 13m
    CHF 39–91

  2. Drive  172 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basel to Elmcar car 172 km
    2h 3m
    CHF 29–42

  3. Train via Rapperswil

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ice / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain train S15 / ...
    3. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Schwanden GLtrain train S6
    4h 17m
    CHF 38–86

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Ir36 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Schwanden GLtrain train S25
    4h 29m
    CHF 54–162

Basel to Elm by train and bus

Calendar61Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Elm, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Elm, Dorf via Zürich HB, Rapperswil SG, Schwanden GL, and Schwanden GL, Bahnhof in around 4h 17m.

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