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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Montbrison is to bus which costs €28 - €50 and takes 10h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Montbrison is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at E. Baune via Lyon and Châteaucreux Gare Routière. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Montbrison?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Montbrison. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Montbrison via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Basel to Montbrison?

The distance between Basel and Montbrison is 517 km. The road distance is 425.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Montbrison without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €95 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Basel to Montbrison, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Montbrison bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Montbrison train from?

Basel to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Montbrison?

The best way to get from Basel to Montbrison is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 10h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Montbrison bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Montbrison train arrive?

Basel to Montbrison train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Montbrison?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Montbrison is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Basel to Montbrison.

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

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Where can I stay near Montbrison?

There are 298+ hotels available in Montbrison.

Basel to Montbrison - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Montbrison by train (TGV), bus, train, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia, 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
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
6h 56m
€99–246
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Saint-Étiennebus FlixBus N706 / ...
10h 6m
€29–49
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel to Lyonbus Kyiv-Lyon
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
9h 46m
Drive 425.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Montbrisoncar 425.8 km
5h 20m
€74–107
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 16m
€144–360
Train via Lausanne
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 Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
9h 5m
€107–244
Fly Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
9h 1m
€123–331
Fly Basel to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane BSL - CFE
2. Take the train from Aulnat Aeroport to Thierstrain
3. Take the bus from Thiers to Montbrisonbus
10h 46m
€152–887

Basel to Montbrison by train

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Basel to Montbrison.

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Distance: 516.9 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Montbrison, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Montbrison via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to E. Baune via Lyon, Saint-Étienne, and Châteaucreux Gare Routière in around 10h 6m.

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