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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Menton is to fly which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Menton is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs €45 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Menton?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Menton. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gare Routiere via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Menton?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Menton. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Menton via Lugano, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Menton?

The distance between Basel and Menton is 722 km. The road distance is 625.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Menton without a car is to train via Milan which takes 10h 28m and costs €65 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Basel to Menton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Menton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Menton train from?

Basel to Menton train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Menton?

The best way to get from Basel to Menton is to train via Milan which takes 10h 28m and costs €65 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Basel to Menton bus arrive?

Basel to Menton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Basel to Menton train arrive?

Basel to Menton train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lugano station.

Can I drive from Basel to Menton?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Menton is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Basel to Menton.

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

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Where can I stay near Menton?

There are 8542+ hotels available in Menton.

Basel to Menton - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Menton by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
5h 14m
€72–193
Fly Basel to Monaco
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Monaco (MCM)plane BSL - MCM
5h 21m
€42–238
Train via Milan
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain Ec
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
10h 28m
€65–202
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nice Airportbus N508
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Terminal 1 to Gare Routierebus 80
12h 45m
Drive 625.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mentoncar 625.1 km
6h 28m
€109–157
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
6h 3m
€105–260
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
4h 52m
€48–164
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
8h 13m
€102–238
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
11h 20m
€104–269
Train via Gallarate
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain
11h 40m
€57–153

Basel to Menton by train

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10h 28mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Menton via Lugano, Milano Centrale, and Ventimiglia in around 10h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Gare Routiere via Aéroport Terminal 1 in around 12h 45m.

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