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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Sils is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Sils is to fly and train which takes 6h 15m and costs €45 - €200.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Sils?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Sils. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Sils via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Girona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

How far is it from Basel to Sils?

The distance between Basel and Sils is 1010 km. The road distance is 900.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Sils without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 2m and costs €130 - €260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Basel to Sils, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Sils train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Sils?

The best way to get from Basel to Sils is to train via Lyon which takes 10h 2m and costs €130 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 6m.

Where does the Basel to Sils train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Sils?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Sils is 900 km. It takes approximately 9h 30m to drive from Basel to Sils.

Where can I stay near Sils?

There are 2893+ hotels available in Sils.

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

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

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

Train via Lyon
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gironatrain 9742
10h 2m
€132–254
Fly from Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Silstrain
6h 15m
€49–191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Girona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 6m
€71–114
Drive 900.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Silscar 900.2 km
9h 30m
€157–226
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Port-Boutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Port-Bou to Silstrain Re
12h 51m
€164–282
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Girona, Estació d'Autobusosbus
15h 12m
€128–248
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Silstrain
7h 35m
€85–260
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Silstrain
7h 35m
€75–250
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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Silstrain
9h 13m
€127–317

Basel to Sils by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 2mAverage Duration

€132Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,009.9 km
Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Sils, Spain?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Sils via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Girona in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Sils via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Girona - Bus Station, and Girona in around 15h 6m.

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