What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to St. Margrethen?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to St. Margrethen is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 45 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to St. Margrethen?

The fastest way to get from Basel to St. Margrethen is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and St. Margrethen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to St. Margrethen. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at St. Gallen via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and St. Margrethen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to St. Margrethen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at St. Margrethen SG via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Basel to St. Margrethen?

The distance between Basel and St. Margrethen is 196 km. The road distance is 189.3 km.

How do I travel from Basel to St. Margrethen without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to St. Margrethen without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210.

How long does it take to get from Basel to St. Margrethen?

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Basel to St. Margrethen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to St. Margrethen bus from?

Basel to St. Margrethen bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to St. Margrethen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to St. Margrethen?

The best way to get from Basel to St. Margrethen is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Basel to St. Margrethen bus arrive?

Basel to St. Margrethen bus services, operated by Bogojevic Reisen, arrive at St. Gallen station.

Where does the Basel to St. Margrethen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to St. Margrethen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to St. Margrethen is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Basel to St. Margrethen.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to St. Margrethen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to St. Margrethen?

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Where can I stay near St. Margrethen?

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Basel to St. Margrethen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to St. Margrethen by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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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 St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec / ...
3h 7m
CHF 65–210
Drive 189.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to St. Margrethencar 189.3 km
2h 1m
CHF 31–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallenbus
3h 42m
CHF 37–61
Train via Zurich
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to St. Margrethen Sgtrain Ec
3h 22m
CHF 65–210
Train via Weinfelden
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Zuerich Hbtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Weinfeldentrain 75
3. Take the train from Weinfelden to St. Margrethen SGtrain S5
4h
CHF 31–54

Basel to St. Margrethen by train

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Distance: 196.4 km
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and St. Margrethen, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to St. Margrethen SG via Zürich HB in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, Bogojevic Reisen operates a bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to St. Gallen twice a week. Tickets cost CHF 33 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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