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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Villars is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Villars is to drive which takes 5h 15m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Villars?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Villars. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Eglise Villars via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Basel to Villars?

The distance between Basel and Villars is 501 km. The road distance is 429.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Villars without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 53m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Basel to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Villars bus from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Villars?

The best way to get from Basel to Villars is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 53m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h.

Where does the Basel to Villars bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Villars is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Basel to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 263+ hotels available in Villars.

Basel to Villars - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Villars by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 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
5h 53m
€86–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus N122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h
€31–56
Drive 429.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Villarscar 429.3 km
5h 15m
€74–106
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, 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 St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
6h 24m
€130–321
Train
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 St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
8h 53m
€123–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 4m
€83–213
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
8h 34m
€122–231

Basel to Villars by train, foot, and bus

5Weekly Services

5h 53mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Villars.

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Distance: 500.7 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Eglise Villars via Dijon Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 5h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Eglise Villars via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and Chateaucreux in around 9h.

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