What is the cheapest way to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps?

The cheapest way to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps?

The fastest way to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Kandern and Swiss Alps?

No, there is no direct train from Kandern to Swiss Alps. However, there are services departing from Basel Dreispitz and arriving at Airolo via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Kandern to Swiss Alps?

The distance between Kandern and Swiss Alps is 236 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.

How do I travel from Kandern to Swiss Alps without a car?

The best way to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps without a car is to line 55 bus and train which takes 6h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kandern to Swiss Alps train from?

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

Where does the Kandern to Swiss Alps train arrive?

Kandern to Swiss Alps train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Kandern to Swiss Alps?

Yes, the driving distance between Kandern to Swiss Alps is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Kandern to Swiss Alps.

Where can I stay near Swiss Alps?

There are 359+ hotels available in Swiss Alps.

Kandern to Swiss Alps - 3 ways to travel via train, line 55 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kandern to Swiss Alps by bus, train, or car

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Line 55 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kandern Busbahnhof to Basel Claraplatzbus 55
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Airolotrain Ir26
6h 29m
Drive 194.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kandern to Swiss Alpscar 194.2 km
2h 10m
CHF 32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Dreispitz to Oltentrain S3
2. Take the train from Olten to Airolotrain Ir26
7h 19m
CHF 63–122

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Distance: 236.4 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Kandern, Germany and Swiss Alps, Canton Ticino, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Kandern Busbahnhof to Gotthard Passhöhe via Basel, Badischer Bahnhof, Basel, Dreispitz, Basel Dreispitz, Olten, Airolo, and Airolo, Stazione in around 7h 19m.

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