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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cholet is to fly and train which costs €80 - €230 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cholet is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cholet?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cholet. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pont de Lattre via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière et SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Cholet?

The distance between Basel and Cholet is 881 km. The road distance is 742.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cholet without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €90 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Basel to Cholet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cholet bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Cholet?

The best way to get from Basel to Cholet is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €90 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs and takes 15h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Cholet bus arrive?

Basel to Cholet bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cholet?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cholet is 743 km. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Basel to Cholet.

Where can I stay near Cholet?

There are 703+ hotels available in Cholet.

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

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

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 LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2 to Angers Saint-Laud
3. Take the train from Angers St Laud to CholetTer
7h 14m
€90–277
Fly from Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)BSL - NTE
2. Take the train from Nantes to Cholet
6h 15m
€82–222
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)099
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Angers714 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Pont de Lattre407
15h 22m
Drive 742.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cholet742.6 km
8h 48m
€129–186
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Angers Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière et SNCF to Gare Routière407
18h 51m
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)SXB - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Cholet
6h 37m
€96–240
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)ZRH - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Cholet
9h 1m
€119–278

Basel to Cholet by train and bus

46Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 881.5 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Cholet via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Gare Montparnasse, Paris Montparnasse Hall 1 - 2, and Angers St Laud in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pont de Lattre via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Angers, and Gare Routière et SNCF in around 15h 22m.

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