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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Vichy is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 11h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Vichy is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Vichy?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Vichy. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Vichy via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Basel to Vichy?

The distance between Basel and Vichy is 588 km. The road distance is 404.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Vichy without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €90 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 7h to get from Basel to Vichy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Vichy train from?

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

Where does the Basel to Vichy train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Vichy?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Vichy is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Basel to Vichy.

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

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Where can I stay near Vichy?

There are 666+ hotels available in Vichy.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Vichy 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
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain Ter
7h
€91–144
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus 122
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 799 / ...
3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter
11h 2m
€48–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
9h 53m
€75–170
Drive 404.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vichycar 404.9 km
4h 59m
€70–101
Fly Basel to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane BSL - CFE
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain
9h 4m
€134–822
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain Ter
9h 48m
€108–206
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain
7h 20m
€155–333
Fly Basel to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Vichytrain
9h 5m
€115–294

Basel to Vichy by train

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7hAverage Duration

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Distance: 587.9 km
Duration: 7h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Vichy, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Vichy via Mulhouse Ville and Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h.

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