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

The cheapest way to get from Chamonix to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chamonix to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between Chamonix and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Chamonix to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chamonix and arriving at Basel SBB via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Chamonix and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Chamonix to Basel. However, there are services departing from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc and arriving at Basel SBB via Vallorcine, Martigny and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

How far is it from Chamonix to Basel?

The distance between Chamonix and Basel is 300 km. The road distance is 263.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chamonix to Basel without a car is to train via Visp which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Chamonix to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chamonix to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Chamonix to Basel?

The best way to get from Chamonix to Basel is to train via Visp which takes 5h 38m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 50 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Chamonix to Basel bus arrive?

Chamonix to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Chamonix to Basel train arrive?

Chamonix to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Chamonix to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Chamonix to Basel is 263 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Chamonix to Basel.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Chamonix to Basel?

Book your Chamonix to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Chamonix to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Chamonix to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, plane, or train

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 Visp
best
1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain Mbx / ...
2. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain
3. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
5h 38m
CHF 50–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Genevabus FlixBus S500 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122 / ...
6h 30m
CHF 38–46
Drive 263.4 km
1. Drive from Chamonix to Baselcar 263.4 km
2h 59m
CHF 41–59
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur to Geneva Airportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
4h 38m
CHF 106–287
Train
1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir95 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
6h 5m
CHF 80–159

Chamonix to Basel by train

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Distance: 299.5 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Basel SBB via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Visp in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chamonix to Basel SBB via Geneva in around 6h 30m.

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