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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Albi is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Albi is to fly and train which takes 6h 5m and costs €60 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Albi?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Albi. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at ALBI - Hôtel de Police via Montpellier and MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Albi?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Albi. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Albi Ville via Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Albi?

The distance between Basel and Albi is 742 km. The road distance is 730.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Albi without a car is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Basel to Albi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Albi bus from?

Basel to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Albi train from?

Basel to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Albi?

The best way to get from Basel to Albi is to train which takes 11h 19m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 15h 53m.

Where does the Basel to Albi bus arrive?

Basel to Albi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Albi train arrive?

Basel to Albi train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Can I drive from Basel to Albi?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Albi is 731 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m to drive from Basel to Albi.

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

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Where can I stay near Albi?

There are 774+ hotels available in Albi.

Basel to Albi - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Albi by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

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

Fly from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
6h 5m
€63–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Millaubus
3. Take the bus from MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF to ALBI - Hôtel de Policebus 720
15h 53m
€51–90
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain Ter
11h 19m
€115–281
Drive 730.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Albicar 730.7 km
9h 8m
€125–180
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Albi Villetrain
6h 27m
€92–218
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rodezbus
5. Take the train from Rodez to Albi Madeleinetrain Ter
15h 56m
€101–199
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genevabus 122
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Lyon, Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Rodezbus
4. Take the train from Rodez to Albi Madeleinetrain Ter
16h 2m
€77–163

Basel to Albi by train

11Weekly Trains

11h 19mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 741.8 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Albi Ville via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Montpellier Saint-Roch, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 11h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to ALBI - Hôtel de Police via Montpellier and MILLAU - Gare Routière / SNCF in around 15h 53m.

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