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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cluses is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cluses is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cluses?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cluses. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Cluses via Basel Euroairport FR and Geneve, Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cluses?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cluses. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Cluses 74 via Renens VD and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Basel to Cluses?

The distance between Basel and Cluses is 286 km. The road distance is 270.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cluses without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Basel to Cluses, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cluses bus from?

Basel to Cluses bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cluses train from?

Basel to Cluses train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Cluses?

The best way to get from Basel to Cluses is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs €90 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Cluses bus arrive?

Basel to Cluses bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Basel to Cluses train arrive?

Basel to Cluses train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cluses?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cluses is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Basel to Cluses.

Where can I stay near Cluses?

There are 8083+ hotels available in Cluses.

Basel to Cluses - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Cluses by train (TGV), train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Cluses 74train Ter
5h 44m
€91–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Genevabus FlixBus N839
2. Take the bus from Geneve, Gare Routiere to Clusesbus
7h 22m
€23–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Yverdon-les-Bainstrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Yverdon-les-Bains to Clusesbus
6h 12m
€64–108
Drive 270.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Clusescar 270.6 km
3h 32m
€47–67

Basel to Cluses by train

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5h 44mAverage Duration

€91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 285.9 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cluses 74 via Renens VD and Annemasse in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Cluses via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, and Geneve, Gare Routiere in around 7h 22m.

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