How to Travel from
Basel to Glacier Express
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Basel, Switzerland → Glacier Express, Switzerland
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Basel to Glacier Express
Composite routes from Basel to Glacier Express
Cheapest
2 h 53 min
Car
258 km.
from $14
Other
5 h 2 min
196 km.
from $85.33
5 h 25 min
196 km.
from $162.39
Route Navigator Basel - Glacier Express
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Continue onto Klingental
Klingental, 27 м
27 м
Turn right onto Kasernenstrasse
Kasernenstrasse, 145 м
145 м
Turn right onto Rappoltshof
Rappoltshof, 159 м
159 м
Turn right onto Claragraben
Claragraben, 1 km 511 м
1 km 511 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Grenzacherstrasse
Grenzacherstrasse, 1 km 86 м
1 km 86 м
Keep right and drive toward Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delemont, Birsfelden, City, Breite, Zentrum West/Süd
Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delemont, Birsfelden, City, Breite, Zentrum West/Süd, 70 м
70 м
Turn right onto Schwarzwaldallee
Schwarzwaldallee, 280 м
280 м
Keep right and drive toward Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delémont
Luzern, Bern, Zürich, Delémont, 10 km 450 м
10 km 450 м
Keep left onto A3 and drive toward Zürich Baden, Rheinfelden
Zürich Baden, Rheinfelden, 47 km 451 м
47 km 451 м
Keep right onto A1, A3 and take A1, A3 toward Zürich, Wettingen Ost, Neuenhof
Zürich, Wettingen Ost, Neuenhof, A1, A3, 13 km 888 м
13 km 888 м
Keep left onto A1H and drive toward Zürich-City
Zürich-City, 4 km 462 м
4 km 462 м
Keep right and drive toward Zürich-Altstetten, Höngg
Zürich-Altstetten, Höngg, 1 km 998 м
1 km 998 м
Turn right onto Herostrasse
Herostrasse, 61 м
61 м
Turn left
111 м
111 м
Turn right
3 м
3 м
Turn left
91 м
91 м
Turn sharp left onto Max-Högger-Strasse
Max-Högger-Strasse, 295 м
295 м
Turn right onto Europabrücke
Europabrücke, 1 km 746 м
1 km 746 м
Turn left onto Badenerstrasse
Badenerstrasse, 1 km 149 м
1 km 149 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Badenerstrasse
Badenerstrasse, 1 km 607 м
1 km 607 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Badenerstrasse
Badenerstrasse, 1 km 762 м
1 km 762 м
Turn right onto Seebahnstrasse
Seebahnstrasse, 1 km 853 м
1 km 853 м
Turn right onto Manessestrasse
Manessestrasse, 176 м
176 м
Keep left onto Sihlhochstrasse
Sihlhochstrasse, 2 km 647 м
2 km 647 м
Keep right and drive toward Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Luzern, Westring-Zürich, Brunau, Adliswil
Bern, Basel, St. Gallen, Luzern, Westring-Zürich, Brunau, Adliswil, 446 м
446 м
Keep left
111 km 434 м
111 km 434 м
Keep right onto A13 and drive toward Chur-Nord, Zentrum, Arosa
Chur-Nord, Zentrum, Arosa, 1 km 887 м
1 km 887 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Masanserstrasse
Masanserstrasse, 498 м
498 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Masanserstrasse
Masanserstrasse, 2 km 695 м
2 km 695 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Masanserstrasse
Masanserstrasse, 127 м
127 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Grabenstrasse
Grabenstrasse, 1 km 585 м
1 km 585 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Malixerstrasse
Malixerstrasse, 38 м
38 м
Turn left onto Malixerstrasse
Malixerstrasse, 366 м
366 м
Turn left onto Malixerstrasse
Malixerstrasse, 27 km 52 м
27 km 52 м
Turn left onto Stradung and drive toward St. Moritz, Julierpass, Albulapass, Davos
Stradung, St. Moritz, Julierpass, Albulapass, Davos, 1 km 741 м
1 km 741 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Albulastrasse
Albulastrasse, 17 km 618 м
17 km 618 м
Turn left onto Veja Alvra
Veja Alvra, 5 km 517 м
5 km 517 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Train operators
Südostbahn
Phone:
+41 58 580 70 70
Email:
info@sob.ch
Website:
sob.ch/
Other from Zürich HB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Hourly
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Other from Basel SBB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$82.70–$152.67
Other from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34
Other from Zürich HB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.71–$76.34
SBB GmbH
Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
info@sbb-deutschland.de
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Other from Basel SBB to Chur
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.36–$25.45
Rhätische Bahn
Phone:
+41 81 288 65 65
Website:
rhb.ch/en/home
Other from Chur to Preda
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.98–$49.62
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Glacier Express?
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Glacier Express is to train which costs $53.26 - $65.22 and takes 5h 2m.
What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Glacier Express?
The fastest way to get from Basel to Glacier Express is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs $50 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct train between Basel and Glacier Express?
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Glacier Express. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Preda via Chur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
How far is it from Basel to Glacier Express?
The distance between Basel and Glacier Express is 270 km. The road distance is 252.9 km.
How do I travel from Basel to Glacier Express without a car?
The best way to get from Basel to Glacier Express without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $53.26 - $65.22 .
How long does it take to get from Basel to Glacier Express?
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Basel to Glacier Express, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Basel to Glacier Express train from?
Basel to Glacier Express train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
Where does the Basel to Glacier Express train arrive?
Basel to Glacier Express train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Chur station.
Can I drive from Basel to Glacier Express?
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Glacier Express is 253 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Basel to Glacier Express.
Where can I stay near Glacier Express?
There are 2271+ hotels available in Glacier Express. Prices start at $143.41 per night.
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