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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Montauban is to bus via Lyon which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Montauban is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Montauban?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Montauban. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Montauban via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Montauban?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Montauban. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Montauban Ville Bourbon via Renens VD, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu and Toulouse Matabiau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Montauban?

The distance between Basel and Montauban is 719 km. The road distance is 769.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Montauban without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs €210 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Basel to Montauban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Montauban bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Montauban train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Montauban?

The best way to get from Basel to Montauban is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs €210 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 14h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Montauban bus arrive?

Basel to Montauban bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Basel to Montauban train arrive?

Basel to Montauban train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Basel to Montauban?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Montauban is 770 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Basel to Montauban.

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

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

Book your Basel to Montauban bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Montauban?

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

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

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

Fly Basel to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane BSL - TLS
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
5h 10m
€68–241
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Montaubanbus 716 / ...
14h 40m
€56–100
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Toulouse Matabiautrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain Ter
12h 28m
€211–497
Drive 769.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Montaubancar 769.6 km
8h 23m
€135–195
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane SXB - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
5h 35m
€81–260
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane ZRH - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
8h 10m
€139–358
Fly Basel to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane BSL - BOD
2. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
7h 27m
€69–291
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
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 Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane GVA - TLS
4. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
8h 8m
€133–440
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Brive-la-Gaillardebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Montaubanbus 716 / ...
16h 22m
€58–108

Basel to Montauban by train

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12h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 719.1 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Montauban Ville Bourbon via Renens VD, Geneve, Lyon Part Dieu, and Toulouse Matabiau in around 12h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Montauban via Lyon in around 14h 40m.

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