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

The cheapest way to get from Arles to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arles to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct train between Arles and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Arles to Basel. However, there are services departing from Arles and arriving at Basel Sbb via Avignon Centre, Avignon Tgv and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Arles to Basel?

The distance between Arles and Basel is 689 km. The road distance is 602.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Arles to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Arles to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arles to Basel train from?

Arles to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Arles to Basel?

The best way to get from Arles to Basel is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 10h 34m.

Where does the Arles to Basel train arrive?

Arles to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Arles to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Arles to Basel is 602 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Arles to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Arles to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Arles to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
6h 35m
CHF 92–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
10h 34m
CHF 43–59
Drive 602.2 km
1. Drive from Arles to Baselcar 602.2 km
7h 12m
CHF 98–141
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Basel (BSL)plane MRS - BSL
6h 41m
CHF 86–208
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Arles to Valence Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
5. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
9h 53m
CHF 119–234
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 15m
CHF 111–272
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Vitrolles Aeroport Marseilletrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 41m
CHF 84–225
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arles to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MPL - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 9m
CHF 164–530

Arles to Basel by train

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6h 35mAverage Duration

CHF 92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 689.1 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Ville 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 70–200 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arles to Basel SBB via Avignon Centre, Avignon, and Geneva in around 10h 34m.

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