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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sax is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 29 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sax is to drive which takes 2h 28m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Sax?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Sax. However, there are services departing from Basel, Bahnhof and arriving at Sax, Schlössli via Zurich Bus Station, Feldkirch, Bahnhof and Bendern, Post. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sax?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sax. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Buchs SG via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Basel to Sax?

The distance between Basel and Sax is 202 km. The road distance is 177.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Sax without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Basel to Sax, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sax bus from?

Basel to Sax bus services, operated by GrandBus, depart from Basel, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sax train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Sax?

The best way to get from Basel to Sax is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs SFr 19 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 29 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Basel to Sax bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Sax train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Sax?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sax is 178 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Basel to Sax.

Where can I stay near Sax?

There are 1121+ hotels available in Sax.

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There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Sax by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Sarganstrain Ic3 / ...
3h 32m
CHF 19–189
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Feldkirch stationbus FlixBus N882
5h 26m
CHF 22–28
Drive 177.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Saxcar 177.6 km
2h 28m
CHF 30–43
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
4h 5m
CHF 38–130
Train via Zurich #2
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Buchs Sgtrain Rjx
4h 25m
CHF 51–189
Train via Zurich #3
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGtrain Ir13 / ...
5h 17m
CHF 49–239

Basel to Sax by train and bus

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3h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 201.8 km
Duration: 3h 32m

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

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Basel SBB to Sargans every 3 hours. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 1h 55m. SBB GmbH also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Sax, Schlössli via Zurich Bus Station, Feldkirch, Bahnhof, and Bendern, Post in around 5h 26m.

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