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 €25 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.

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 SBB and arriving at Cluses via Geneve, Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

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 Bern, Genève and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Basel to Cluses?

The distance between Basel and Cluses is 314 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 31m and costs €65 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 31m 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 SBB 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 31m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €35 and takes 5h 45m.

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 Bern 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Cluses?

There are 8071+ hotels available in Cluses.

Basel to Cluses - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Cluses 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 Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Cluses 74train Ter
5h 31m
€70–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genevabus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneve, Gare Routiere to Clusesbus
5h 45m
€25–35
Drive 270.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Clusescar 270.6 km
3h 32m
€47–68
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Cluses 74train
5h 53m
€135–339
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
4. Take the train from Annemasse to Cluses 74train Ter
5h 47m
€69–112
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Clusesbus
6h 21m
€47–76

Basel to Cluses by train

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5h 31mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 313.8 km
Duration: 5h 31m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Cluses 74 via Bern, Genève, and Annemasse in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Cluses via Geneve, Gare Routiere in around 5h 45m.

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