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 €24 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.

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 8m and costs €50 - €75.

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 Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

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 286.6 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 €95 - €270.

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 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 44m and costs €95 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Cluses bus arrive?

Basel to Cluses bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy 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 287 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Basel to Cluses.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cluses?

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Basel to Cluses - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Cluses by train (TGV), bus, or car

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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
€96–270
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Clusesbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 20m
€25–43
Drive 286.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Clusescar 286.6 km
3h 8m
€50–72

Basel to Cluses by train

48Weekly Trains

5h 44mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest 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 SBB to Cluses via Annecy and Annecy - Bus Station in around 6h 20m.

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