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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Espalion is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 15h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Espalion is to drive which takes 7h 54m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Espalion?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Espalion. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

How far is it from Basel to Espalion?

The distance between Basel and Espalion is 854 km. The road distance is 630.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Espalion without a car is to bus which takes 15h 25m and costs €55 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Basel to Espalion, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Espalion bus from?

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

Where does the Basel to Espalion bus arrive?

Basel to Espalion bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Espalion?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Espalion is 631 km. It takes approximately 7h 54m to drive from Basel to Espalion.

Where can I stay near Espalion?

There are 185+ hotels available in Espalion.

Basel to Espalion - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Espalion by plane, 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.

Fly from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain
9h 3m
€84–276
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 25m
€56–102
Drive 630.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Espalioncar 630.8 km
7h 54m
€109–157
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Rodeztrain
9h 28m
€92–306
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Lyonbus
3. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Rodezbus
16h 22m
€108–260

Basel to Espalion by bus

8Weekly Buses

15h 25mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Espalion.

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Distance: 854.1 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Espalion, Occitanie, France?

You can take a bus from Basel SBB to ESPALION - Boulevard J. Poulenc via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Rodez, and RODEZ - Gare SNCF/Routière in around 15h 25m.

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