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

The cheapest way to get from Founex to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Founex to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.

Is there a direct train between Founex and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Founex to Basel. However, there are services departing from Coppet and arriving at Basel SBB via Renens VD and Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Founex to Basel?

The distance between Founex and Basel is 215 km. The road distance is 214 km.

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

The best way to get from Founex to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Founex to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Founex to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Founex to Basel?

The best way to get from Founex to Basel is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 35 and takes 5h 17m.

Where does the Founex to Basel train arrive?

Founex to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from Founex to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Founex to Basel is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Founex to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Founex to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Founex to Basel by 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 Coppet to Renens VDRe
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
3h 29m
CHF 58–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBFlixBus N872
5h 17m
CHF 23–34
Drive 214 km
1. Drive from Founex to Basel214 km
2h 58m
CHF 35–50
Fly, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
3h 55m
CHF 114–300
Train via Nyon
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBIc51
3h 58m
CHF 54–90
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nyon to BernIr15 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
4h 22m
CHF 51–101

Founex to Basel by train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

CHF 58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 215.3 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Founex, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Coppet to Basel SBB via Renens VD and Biel/Bienne in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Geneva to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 19–27 and the journey takes 3h 30m.

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