How far is it from Erlen to Schänis?

The distance between Erlen and Schänis is 65 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Erlen to Schänis?

The drive from Erlen to Schänis takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Erlen to Schänis?

The fastest route from Erlen to Schänis covers 65 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Schänis from Erlen?

Schänis lies roughly to the south of Erlen.

Which towns do you pass between Erlen and Schänis?

Towns on the route from Erlen to Schänis include Herisau, Flawil.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Erlen and Schänis?

Along the route from Erlen to Schänis you can fill up at Agrola (24/7), Migrol Tankstelle Bazenheid (24/7), Migrol (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Erlen Schänis

Distance: 65 kmDrive time: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Erlen to Schänis takes about 1 h 10 min via T16. The distance is 65 km. The straight-line distance is 46 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Schönholzerswilen, Braunau, Lütisburg, Gommiswald, Kaltbrunn. Driving directions

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Driving directions47 · 65 km

1 Depart left onto Rösslistrasse 199 m
2 Continue straight onto Buchackernstrasse 998 m
3 Continue straight onto Hauptstrasse 2 km
4 At end of road, turn left onto Hohentannenstrasse 238 m
5 Continue slightly right onto Hohentannenstrasse 28 m
6 Turn right onto Hauptstrasse 661 m
7 Continue straight onto Heldswilerstrasse 2 km
8 At end of road, turn left onto Hauptstrasse 203 m
9 Turn right onto Thurbruggstrasse 2 km
10 Continue straight 2 km
11 At end of road, turn left onto Schweizersholzstrasse 748 m
12 Turn right onto Junkersbühlstrasse 3 km
13 Continue right onto Neudorf 469 m

14 Continue straight onto Dorf 270 m
15 Continue slightly right onto Oberdorf 2 km
16 Enter roundabout right onto Staubhuserstrasse 47 m
17 Exit roundabout right onto Staubhuserstrasse 3 km
18 At end of road, turn left onto Abt Bedastrasse 796 m
19 Enter rotary right onto Autobahnzufahrt 13 m
20 Exit rotary right onto Autobahnzufahrt 374 m
21 Take ramp left 9 km
22 Take exit slightly right 245 m
23 Turn right 76 m
24 Merge slightly left onto Georg-Rennerstrasse 316 m
25 Enter rotary right onto Georg-Rennerstrasse 44 m
26 Exit rotary right onto Georg-Rennerstrasse 382 m
27 Continue straight onto Wilerstrasse 447 m
28 Enter rotary right onto Wilerstrasse 34 m
29 Exit rotary right onto Wilerstrasse 2 km
30 Take ramp straight onto Umfahrung Bazenheid 4 km
31 Continue straight onto Toggenburgerstrasse 3 km
32 Continue straight onto Wilerstrasse 2 km
33 Continue straight onto Umfahrung Bütschwil 4 km
34 Continue straight onto Umfahrung Lichtensteig 6 km
35 Take exit slightly right 69 m
36 Continue slightly left onto Rickenstrasse 5 km
37 Continue straight onto Wattwilerstrasse 652 m
38 Turn left onto Uznacherstrasse 2 km
39 Continue straight onto Rickenstrasse 3 km
40 Continue slightly left onto Rickenstrasse 4 km
41 Continue straight onto Dorfstrasse 170 m
42 At end of road, turn left onto Dorfstrasse 75 m
43 Continue straight onto Gasterstrasse 7 km
44 Continue straight onto Unterdorf 321 m
45 Turn slightly left onto Oberdorfstrasse 101 m
46 Turn left onto Oberbirgstrasse 91 m
47 Arrive right onto Oberbirgstrasse

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The return trip from Schänis to Erlen covers roughly the same distance, 65 km.

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How far is it from Erlen to Schänis?: The distance between Erlen and Schänis is 65 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Erlen to Schänis?: The drive from Erlen to Schänis takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Erlen to Schänis?: The fastest route from Erlen to Schänis covers 65 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Schänis from Erlen?: Schänis lies roughly to the south of Erlen.
Which towns do you pass between Erlen and Schänis?: Towns on the route from Erlen to Schänis include Herisau, Flawil.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Erlen and Schänis?: Along the route from Erlen to Schänis you can fill up at Agrola (24/7), Migrol Tankstelle Bazenheid (24/7), Migrol (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

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