The distance between Lauterbrunnen and Basel is around 160km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Lauterbrunnen to Basel by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Basel → Lauterbrunnen if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Basel SBB.
There are several options for getting from Lauterbrunnen to Basel by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around CHF 95 ($95) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 21 ($21).
The distance between Lauterbrunnen and Basel is around 160km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 110km (68 miles)
It takes around 2h 20m to get from Lauterbrunnen and Basel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lauterbrunnen to Basel is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx CHF 21 ($21).
The cheapest way to travel between Lauterbrunnen and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around CHF 95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lauterbrunnen and Basel. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lauterbrunnen to Basel. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Interlaken Ost. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 20m.
Swiss Railways, Deutsche Bahn and SBB GmbH run train services between Lauterbrunnen and Basel. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lauterbrunnen and Basel. We recommend that you drive to Basel. instead which will take 1h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lauterbrunnen to Basel. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lauterbrunnen and Basel. The distance is around 160km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lauterbrunnen to Basel is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 20m | CHF 95($95) | hourly | 172km (107 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | CHF 21($21) | on demand | 160km (99 miles) |
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The following major airports near Basel offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Switzerland and internationally.