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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Saillon is to bus which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Saillon is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 55.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Saillon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Saillon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Saillon, Collombeyres via Lausanne and Martigny, gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Saillon?

The distance between Basel and Saillon is 257 km. The road distance is 235.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Saillon without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Basel to Saillon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Saillon bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Saillon?

The best way to get from Basel to Saillon is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 24 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Basel to Saillon bus arrive?

Basel to Saillon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Basel to Saillon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Saillon is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Basel to Saillon.

Where can I stay near Saillon?

There are 2954+ hotels available in Saillon.

Basel to Saillon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 311 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Saillon by train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Riddestrain R91
3h 49m
CHF 36–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lausannebus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Martignybus FlixBus N1157
5h 15m
CHF 24–36
Drive 235.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Sailloncar 235.3 km
2h 25m
CHF 37–54
Train, line 311 bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Visptrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Siontrain Ir / ...
3. Take the bus from Sion, poste/gare to Saillon, Collombeyresbus 311
3h 58m
CHF 27–152
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain Re33 / ...
4h 14m
CHF 54–97

Basel to Saillon by train and bus

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3h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 257 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Saillon, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Saillon, Collombeyres via Visp, Riddes, and Riddes, gare in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Saillon, Collombeyres via Lausanne and Martigny, gare in around 5h 15m.

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