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How to get fromBasel to Fransby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Frans by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain train Ter
    5h 26m
    €86–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Bourg-en-Bressebus bus N720 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus bus A19
    8h 21m
    €30–50

  3. Drive 349.3 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Franscar car 349.3 km
    4h 4m
    €62–90

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain train
    3. Take the train from Annemasse to Bourg En Bressetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus bus A19
    9h 9m
    €116–305

  5. Bus via Annecy

    1. Take the bus from Basel to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Bourg-en-Bressebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus bus A19
    10h 38m
    €40–71

Basel to Frans by train and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 411.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivage via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Dijon Ville, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Place Limelette via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, and Sncf in around 8h 21m.

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