Train from Basel SBB to Andermatt

🇨🇭 Basel SBB → 🇨🇭 Andermatt

Straight-line Distance

127 km

SE (142.7°)

Rail Distance

~165 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~45m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

29.4 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 32.2 kg

Taking the train saves 29.4 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Basel SBB
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Destination

Andermatt

Journey Tips

Take SBB south via Luzern, then the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (MGB) from Göschenen to Andermatt. Alternatively, travel via Arth-Goldau and the Gotthard line.

Scenic Highlight

The MGB rack railway descent from Göschenen into the Reuss valley to Andermatt, with the Uri Alps on all sides, is one of Switzerland's most dramatic short mountain rail journeys.

Booking Tip

A Swiss Travel Pass covers SBB and MGB services. Andermatt is served by the Glacier Express route; if joining that service, book panoramic seats at glacierexpress.ch.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Andermatt

🇮🇹 Como San Giovanni 99 km 🇨🇭 Interlaken Ost 56 km 🇨🇭 Sargans 79 km 🇨🇭 Visp 67 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 21 km

Also from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Basel SBB to Andermatt takes approximately 45m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~165 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Basel SBB to Andermatt is approximately 165 km (127 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Basel SBB to Andermatt emits approximately 2.8 kg of CO2, compared to 32.2 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 29.4 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Basel SBB to Andermatt typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Basel SBB and Andermatt.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27