What is the cheapest way to get from Alès to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alès to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Alès to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 58m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 300.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Basel. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Basel Sbb via Nimes and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Alès to Basel?

The distance between Alès and Basel is 742 km. The road distance is 589.1 km.

How do I travel from Alès to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Alès to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270.

How long does it take to get from Alès to Basel?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Alès to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Basel train from?

Alès to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Basel?

The best way to get from Alès to Basel is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 110 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Alès to Basel train arrive?

Alès to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Basel is 589 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Alès to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Alès to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Basel.

Alès to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Alès to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Mulhouse VilleTgv
7h 4m
CHF 83–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ales to NimesAutocar
2. Take the bus from Nîmes to MulhouseFlixBus N1135
11h 30m
CHF 43–101
Drive 589.1 km
1. Drive from Alès to Basel589.1 km
7h 5m
CHF 96–138
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)MPL - BSL
5h 58m
CHF 79–293
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem115
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus station
3. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
5. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
11h 34m
CHF 66–157
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MRS - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
8h 11m
CHF 125–286
Train, train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgv
3. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MRS - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
7h 38m
CHF 102–249
Train, train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Toulouse Matabiau
3. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)TLS - BSL
8h 22m
CHF 73–257
Train, train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Roch
3. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MPL - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
7h 9m
CHF 117–380
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport
1. Take the train from Ales to Nimes
2. Take the train from Nimes to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LYS - SXB
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
7h 6m
CHF 190–351

Alès to Basel by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

CHF 83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 742.1 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Ales to Basel Sbb via Nimes and Mulhouse Ville in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ales to St Louis via Nimes, Gare Triaire, Costieres Parnasse, Nîmes, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 11h 30m.

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