What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Val Thorens?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Val Thorens is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Val Thorens?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Val Thorens is to drive which takes 4h 52m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Val Thorens?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Gare Routiere, Albertville and Gare Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Val Thorens?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Val Thorens. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at St Michel Valloire via Renens VD, Genève, Bellegarde and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Basel to Val Thorens?

The distance between Basel and Val Thorens is 446 km. The road distance is 390.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Val Thorens without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Val Thorens without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €180 - €440.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Val Thorens?

It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Basel to Val Thorens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Val Thorens bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Val Thorens train from?

Basel to Val Thorens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Val Thorens?

The best way to get from Basel to Val Thorens is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €180 - €440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 10h 3m.

Where does the Basel to Val Thorens bus arrive?

Basel to Val Thorens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.

Where does the Basel to Val Thorens train arrive?

Basel to Val Thorens train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Basel to Val Thorens?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Val Thorens is 391 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Basel to Val Thorens.

Where can I stay near Val Thorens?

There are 7811+ hotels available in Val Thorens.

Basel to Val Thorens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Val Thorens by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or shuttle

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 Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to St Michel Valloiretrain Ter
9h 22m
€180–431
Bus via Val Thorens - Place des Arolles
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
10h 24m
€41–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
10h 3m
€42–68
Drive 390.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Val Thorenscar 390.9 km
4h 52m
€69–99
Train, fly, shuttle
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. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
7h 21m
€181–439
Train via Gare Routiere
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 Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
4. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Moutiers Salins Brides L Bainstrain Ter
10h 28m
€113–353
Train, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take a shuttle bus from Genève Airport to Val Thorens Arollesshuttle
7h 11m
€133–320

Basel to Val Thorens by bus

4Weekly Buses

10h 3mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Val Thorens.

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Distance: 445.8 km
Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Val Thorens, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Val Thorens via Renens VD, Genève, Bellegarde, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and St Michel Valloire in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Val Thorens - Place Péclet via Gare Routiere, Albertville, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, and Gare Routiere in around 10h 3m.

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