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 €35 - €55 and takes 9h 13m.

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 12m 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 - Perrache Bus Station and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Villars. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lycee S. Weil via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Villars?

The distance between Basel and Villars is 489 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 which takes 5h 48m and costs €85 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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.

Where do I catch the Basel to Villars train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Villars?

The best way to get from Basel to Villars is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Villars bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Villars train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Villars is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Basel to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 748+ hotels available in Villars.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Villars by train (TGV), train, bus, 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 Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
5h 48m
€90–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to LyonN122 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus StopBlaBlaCar Bus
9h 13m
€35–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-AéroportIc1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Airport Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
9h 1m
€82–141
Drive 429.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Villars429.3 km
5h 12m
€74–107
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BSL - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
8h 4m
€106–294
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne ChateaucreuxTer
8h 18m
€94–173
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
6h 16m
€156–282
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)ZRH - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
9h 14m
€137–320

Basel to Villars by train and tram

8Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Villars.

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Distance: 489.4 km
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Lycee S. Weil via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Eglise Villars via Lyon, Lyon - Perrache Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and Chateaucreux in around 9h 13m.

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