What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Rhine Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Rhine Falls is to drive which costs SFr 15 - SFr 22 and takes 1h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Rhine Falls?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Rhine Falls is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs SFr 15 - SFr 22.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Rhine Falls?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Rhine Falls. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Neuhausen Rheinfall via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Rhine Falls?

The distance between Basel and Rhine Falls is 133 km. The road distance is 93.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Rhine Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Rhine Falls without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 140.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Rhine Falls?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Basel to Rhine Falls, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Rhine Falls train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Rhine Falls train arrive?

Basel to Rhine Falls train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Rhine Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Rhine Falls is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Basel to Rhine Falls.

Where can I stay near Rhine Falls?

There are 665+ hotels available in Rhine Falls.

Basel to Rhine Falls - 4 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuhausen Rheinfalltrain S9 / ...
2h 50m
CHF 43–132
Drive 93.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Rhine Fallscar 93.4 km
1h 20m
CHF 16–22
Line 38 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Schifflände to Wyhlen, Hebelschulebus 38
2. Take the bus from Rheinfelden to Erzingenbus A
3. Take the train from Erzingen to Neuhausen Bad Bftrain S64
4h 8m
CHF 21–33
Train via Brugg
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Brugg AGtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Brugg AG to Schloss Laufen am Rheinfalltrain S12
3h 9m
CHF 46–141

Basel to Rhine Falls by train and foot

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3h 9mAverage Duration

CHF 46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 132.8 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Rhine Falls, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Rhine Falls via Zürich HB and Neuhausen Rheinfall in around 2h 50m.

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