Train from Basel SBB to Brunnen

🇨🇭 Basel SBB → 🇨🇭 Brunnen

Straight-line Distance

98 km

SE (128.0°)

Rail Distance

~127 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~58m

Express

CO2 Saved vs Flight

82.6%

20.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Express

CO2 Emissions 4.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 24.8 kg

Taking the train saves 20.5 kg CO2 (82.6% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

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Origin

Basel SBB
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Destination

Brunnen

Journey Tips

SBB intercity trains run from Basel via Luzern south along the western shore of Lake Luzern to Brunnen, a resort village at the confluence of Lake Uri and Lake Luzern.

Scenic Highlight

Brunnen's setting at the meeting of three lake arms, surrounded by the Uri Alps on three sides, offers one of Switzerland's most dramatic lakeside panoramas, visible from the train on approach.

Booking Tip

A Swiss Travel Pass covers this SBB journey. Brunnen is also accessible by lake steamer from Luzern — combining rail and boat creates a classic Swiss day-trip experience.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Brunnen

🇨🇭 Altdorf 14 km 🇨🇭 Andermatt 40 km 🇨🇭 Disentis/Muster 38 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 71 km 🇨🇭 Visp 96 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 Brunnen takes approximately 58m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~127 km using a express service.
The estimated rail distance from Basel SBB to Brunnen is approximately 127 km (98 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 Brunnen emits approximately 4.3 kg of CO2, compared to 24.8 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 20.5 kg of CO2 — a 82.6% reduction in emissions.
The route from Basel SBB to Brunnen 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 Brunnen.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27