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Travelling from Basel to Schwyz by train
Looking to travel from Basel to Schwyz by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 2 hours 30 minutes to travel from Basel to Schwyz by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 1 minute though. You'll usually find 65 trains per day running along the 62 miles (99 km) route between these two destinations. You’ll need to make 1 change during the journey to Schwyz, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You'll probably be hopping onto a SBB train to get to Schwyz, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead and book your train tickets in advance if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Just start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices for trains from Basel to Schwyz.
If you’re feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Schwyz by train, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times.
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SBB trains from Basel to Schwyz
The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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Cheap train tickets from Basel to Schwyz
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Basel to Schwyz by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.