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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Flaine is to bus which costs €21 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Flaine is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Flaine?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Flaine. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Flaine - Flaine Forum via Annecy - Bus Station and Pole Multimodal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

How far is it from Basel to Flaine?

The distance between Basel and Flaine is 318 km. The road distance is 288.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Flaine without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Basel to Flaine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Flaine bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Flaine?

The best way to get from Basel to Flaine is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Flaine bus arrive?

Basel to Flaine bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Can I drive from Basel to Flaine?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Flaine is 288 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Basel to Flaine.

Where can I stay near Flaine?

There are 8083+ hotels available in Flaine.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Flaine by train, bus, car, 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 Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Maglandtrain Ter
6h 24m
€148–238
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
8h 20m
€21–51
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Yverdon-les-Bainstrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Yverdon-les-Bains to Clusesbus
8h 12m
€64–108
Drive 288.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Flainecar 288.4 km
4h 3m
€50–72
Train, fly, bus
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 bus from Geneva Airport to Sallanchesbus
5h 59m
€202–429

Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) flights

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52 minAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.7 km
Duration: 6h 24m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Flaine via Renens VD, Annemasse, and Magland in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Flaine - Flaine Forum via Annecy, Annecy - Bus Station, Cluses, and Pole Multimodal in around 8h 20m.

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