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 - €90 and takes 10h 21m.

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 €70 - €110.

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 Dijon Ville and Montchanin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Vichy?

The distance between Basel and Vichy is 487 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 6h 48m and costs €80 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Where does the Basel to Vichy train arrive?

Basel to Vichy train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville 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 357+ 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 (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Montchanintrain Ter
3. Take the train from Montchanin to Vichytrain Ter
6h 48m
€83–169
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Clermont-Ferrandbus 776 / ...
3. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain Ter
10h 21m
€47–89
Drive 404.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Vichycar 404.9 km
4h 59m
€71–102
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
7h 51m
€154–929
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain
2. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Vichytrain Ter
10h 7m
€104–264
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, 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 Clermont Ferrand to Vichytrain
8h 15m
€265–611
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 19m
€150–364
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 9m
€137–274

Basel to Vichy by train

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6h 48mAverage Duration

€83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 486.7 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Vichy via Dijon Ville and Montchanin in around 6h 48m.

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