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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schmerikon is to drive which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 1h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Schmerikon is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 30.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Schmerikon?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schmerikon. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Schmerikon via Zürich HB and Rapperswil SG. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Basel to Schmerikon?

The distance between Basel and Schmerikon is 139 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Schmerikon without a car is to train via Zurich which takes 2h 1m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Basel to Schmerikon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schmerikon train from?

Basel to Schmerikon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Where does the Basel to Schmerikon train arrive?

Basel to Schmerikon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Basel to Schmerikon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schmerikon is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Basel to Schmerikon.

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

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Where can I stay near Schmerikon?

There are 389+ hotels available in Schmerikon.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Schmerikon by train (TGV), bus, train, or car

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Train via Zurich
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
2h 1m
CHF 33–76
Drive 125.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Schmerikoncar 125.7 km
1h 36m
CHF 21–30
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Bahnhof to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rüti ZHtrain S15 / ...
2h 20m
CHF 26–51
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Rapperswil SGtrain S15 / ...
2h 21m
CHF 45–135

Basel to Schmerikon by train

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2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 138.5 km
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Schmerikon via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Rapperswil SG in around 2h 1m.

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