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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Thiers is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Thiers is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Thiers?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Thiers. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ecole de Musique via Lyon and Autoroute. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Thiers?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Thiers. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Thiers via Dijon Ville, Nevers and Clermont Ferrand. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Thiers?

The distance between Basel and Thiers is 611 km. The road distance is 437.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Thiers without a car is to train and bus via Dijon which takes 8h 10m and costs €100 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Basel to Thiers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Thiers bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Thiers train from?

Basel to Thiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Thiers?

The best way to get from Basel to Thiers is to train which takes 8h 58m and costs €110 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Thiers bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Thiers train arrive?

Basel to Thiers train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Thiers?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Thiers is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Basel to Thiers.

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

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Where can I stay near Thiers?

There are 153+ hotels available in Thiers.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Thiers by train, bus, 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.

Train, bus via Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
4. Take the bus from St-Etienne-Châtcrx. G Routière to Ouest - Plateforme multimodalebus X18
8h 10m
€102–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Thiersbus 787 / ...
10h 10m
€36–61
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 Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Lyon to Thiersbus 787 / ...
9h 55m
€88–272
Drive 437.6 km
1. Drive from Basel to Thierscar 437.6 km
5h 32m
€76–109
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane BSL - CFE
2. Take the train from Aulnat Aeroport to Thierstrain
10h 46m
€169–1,019
Train
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Thierstrain Ter
8h 58m
€119–228
Bus via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Thiersbus 787 / ...
10h 48m
€38–78
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane ZRH - CFE
3. Take the train from Aulnat Aeroport to Thierstrain
8h 14m
€261–595

Basel to Thiers by train and bus

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8h 10mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 610.7 km
Duration: 8h 10m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Thiers via Dijon Ville, Nevers, and Clermont Ferrand in around 8h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Ecole de Musique via Lyon, Thiers, and Autoroute in around 10h 10m.

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