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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Avranches is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Avranches is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Avranches?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Avranches. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Avranches via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Basel to Avranches?

The distance between Basel and Avranches is 856 km. The road distance is 776.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Avranches without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Basel to Avranches, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Avranches bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Avranches?

The best way to get from Basel to Avranches is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €160 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Avranches bus arrive?

Basel to Avranches bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Basel to Avranches?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Avranches is 777 km. It takes approximately 9h 23m to drive from Basel to Avranches.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Avranches?

Book your Basel to Avranches bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Avranches?

There are 820+ hotels available in Avranches.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Avranches 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 Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Avranchestrain K4 / ...
8h 5m
€163–293
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Avranchesbus 772
13h 30m
€61–106
Drive 776.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Avranchescar 776.5 km
9h 23m
€133–192
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane ZRH - RNS
3. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain
10h 55m
€202–497
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
4. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain
9h 2m
€114–393
Fly Basel to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane BSL - RNS
2. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain
11h 47m
€190–371
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain
3. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain
8h 24m
€189–494
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Rennestrain
4. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain
9h 43m
€211–580
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane GVA - NTE
4. Take the train from Nantes to Rennestrain
5. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain
11h 44m
€165–523
Train, train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Rennes-Saint-Jacques Airport (RNS)plane LYS - RNS
4. Take the train from Rennes to Avranchestrain
10h 31m
€232–529

Basel to Avranches by train and bus

5Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

€163Cheapest Price

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Distance: 856 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Avranches via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, and Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Avranches via Paris in around 13h 30m.

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