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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Menton is to bus which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 47m.

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 53m and costs €50 - €220.

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 47m.

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 Dijon Ville and Nice-Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Basel to Menton?

The distance between Basel and Menton is 479 km. The road distance is 625 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 which takes 9h 33m and costs €190 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Menton?

The best way to get from Basel to Menton is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs €50 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €320 and takes 9h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 12h 47m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Menton?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Menton is 625 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 10312+ hotels available in Menton.

Basel to Menton - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Menton by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or train (Trenitalia)

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
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
4h 53m
€53–214
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 33m
€199–317
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N508
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Terminal 1 to Gare Routierebus 80
12h 47m
€73–106
Drive 625 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mentoncar 625 km
6h 31m
€109–157
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
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 12m
€67–208
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
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
5h 57m
€120–353
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
7h 50m
€131–386
Train via Gallarate
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
2. Take the train from Lugano to Gallaratetrain S50
3. Take the train from Gallarate to Ventimigliatrain
11h 22m
€64–389
Bus via Parc Phoenix
1. Take the bus from Basel to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 49m
€72–129

Basel to Menton by train (TGV)

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9h 33mAverage Duration

€199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 478.7 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Menton via Dijon Ville and Nice-Ville in around 9h 33m.

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