What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron?

The fastest way to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and La Roche-sur-Foron?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at La Roche-sur-Foron via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and La Roche-sur-Foron?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at La Roche-sur-Foron via Renens VD and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron?

The distance between Basel and La Roche-sur-Foron is 261 km. The road distance is 253.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €85 - €260.

How long does it take to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron bus from?

Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron train from?

Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron?

The best way to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 6h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €85 - €280 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron bus arrive?

Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Where does the Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron train arrive?

Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron.

Where can I stay near La Roche-sur-Foron?

There are 3344+ hotels available in La Roche-sur-Foron.

Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron 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 Ic51
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain Re33
5h 11m
€87–254
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
6h 5m
€27–43
Drive 253.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to La Roche-sur-Foroncar 253.9 km
3h 26m
€45–64
Train to Zurich Airport, 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
5h 33m
€128–359
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Yverdon-les-Bainstrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Yverdon-les-Bains to Bonnevillebus
6h 58m
€58–153
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BSL - GVA
6h 43m
€87–274

Basel to La Roche-sur-Foron by train

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5h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.4 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and La Roche-sur-Foron, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to La Roche-sur-Foron via Renens VD and Annemasse in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Annecy once daily. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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