What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Kriens?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Kriens is to bus which costs SFr 6 - SFr 11 and takes 1h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Kriens?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Kriens is to drive which takes 1h 3m and costs SFr 16 - SFr 24.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Kriens?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Kriens, Schachenstrasse via Luzern, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Kriens?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Kriens. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Luzern via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Kriens?

The distance between Basel and Kriens is 95 km. The road distance is 99 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Kriens without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Kriens without a car is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Kriens?

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Basel to Kriens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kriens bus from?

Basel to Kriens bus services, operated by Zlatan Prevoz doo, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Kriens train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Kriens?

The best way to get from Basel to Kriens is to train which takes 1h 15m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 6 - SFr 11 and takes 1h 57m.

Where does the Basel to Kriens bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Kriens train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Kriens?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Kriens is 99 km. It takes approximately 1h 3m to drive from Basel to Kriens.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Kriens?

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Basel to Kriens - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain Ic21 / ...
1h 15m
CHF 32–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Luzern, Bahnhofbus
1h 57m
CHF 7–11
Drive 99 km
1. Drive from Basel to Krienscar 99 km
1h 3m
CHF 17–24
Train via Gelterkinden
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Gelterkindentrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Gelterkinden to Luzerntrain Ir27
2h 20m
CHF 33–98

Basel to Kriens by train and bus

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Distance: 95.4 km
Duration: 1h 15m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Kriens, 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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