What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Saint-Claude?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Saint-Claude is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 3h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Saint-Claude?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Saint-Claude is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Saint-Claude?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Saint-Claude. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at St Claude via Mulhouse Ville, Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and Besancon Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Saint-Claude?

The distance between Basel and Saint-Claude is 305 km. The road distance is 224.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Saint-Claude without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Saint-Claude without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 31m and costs €30 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Saint-Claude?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Basel to Saint-Claude, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Saint-Claude train from?

Basel to Saint-Claude train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Where does the Basel to Saint-Claude train arrive?

Basel to Saint-Claude train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Can I drive from Basel to Saint-Claude?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Saint-Claude is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Basel to Saint-Claude.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Saint-Claude?

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Where can I stay near Saint-Claude?

There are 738+ hotels available in Saint-Claude.

Basel to Saint-Claude - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Saint-Claude by bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus 099 / ...
2. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to St Claudetrain Ter
6h 31m
€34–72
Drive 224.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Saint-Claudecar 224.9 km
3h 45m
€39–56
Train, fly, drive
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Drive from Geneva-Airport-GVA to Saint-Claudecar
4h 14m
€114–303
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to St Claudetrain Ter
6h 50m
€63–174

Basel to Saint-Claude by bus and train

1Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 304.7 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Saint-Claude, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to St Claude via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, and Besancon Viotte in around 6h 50m.

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