There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Arbois by bus, train, train (TGV), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançon099 / ...
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to ArboisTer
4h 32m€24–45Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Besançon099 / ...
- Take the bus from Besancon Viotte to ArboisAutocar
5h 38m€23–52Train
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte TgvTgv
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to ArboisTer
4h 51m€52–136Drive 185.5 km
- Drive from Basel to Arbois185.5 km
2h 40m€32–47
Basel to Arbois by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Arbois is to bus and train which costs €24 - €45 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Arbois is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Arbois. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Arbois via Basel Euroairport FR and Besancon Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Arbois. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Arbois via Mulhouse Ville, Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Besancon Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Basel and Arbois is 217 km. The road distance is 185.5 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Arbois without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 32m and costs €24 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Basel to Arbois, including transfers.
Basel to Arbois bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel to Arbois train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
The best way to get from Basel to Arbois is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs €50 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €55 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Arbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
You can take a train from Basel SBB to Arbois via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, and Besancon Viotte in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Arbois via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Besançon, and Besancon Viotte in around 5h 38m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Besancon Viotte to Arbois
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €21–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €30–50
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 3635
- Website
- groupe-sncf.com
Bus from Besancon Viotte to Arbois
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.groupe-sncf.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Arbois bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Basel to Arbois train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Arbois is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Basel to Arbois.
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