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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Menton is to train and fly which costs €65 - €220 and takes 5h 19m.

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 5h and costs €55 - €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 40m.

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 via Dijon which takes 9h 40m and costs €200 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 5h and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can train via Dijon, which costs €200 - €330 and takes 9h 40m, you could also bus, which costs 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 28m to drive from Basel to Menton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Menton?

There are 4342+ 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
5h
€58–215
Train via Dijon (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 40m
€204–326
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
Drive 625 km
1. Drive from Basel to Mentoncar 625 km
6h 28m
€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 19m
€69–212
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
6h 3m
€125–362
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 57m
€129–374
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
10h 11m
€206–354
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 37m
€65–389

Basel to Menton by train (TGV)

5Weekly Trains

9h 40mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 478.7 km
Duration: 5h

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) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Menton via Dijon Ville and Nice-Ville in around 9h 40m.

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