What is the cheapest way to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel?

The fastest way to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 60.

Is there a direct bus between La Roche-sur-Foron and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel. However, there are services departing from La Roche-sur-Foron and arriving at Basel SBB via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between La Roche-sur-Foron and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel. However, there are services departing from La Roche-sur-Foron and arriving at Basel SBB via Annemasse and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

How far is it from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel?

The distance between La Roche-sur-Foron and Basel is 261 km. The road distance is 254 km.

How do I travel from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240.

How long does it take to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel bus from?

La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Annecy station.

Where do I catch the La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel train from?

La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Annemasse station.

Train, bus or fly from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel?

The best way to get from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 23 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 250 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel bus arrive?

La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel train arrive?

La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.

Can I drive from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 544+ hotels available in Basel.

La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from La Roche-sur-Foron 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 Annemasse to Renens VDtrain Re33
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
4h 50m
CHF 80–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
6h 40m
CHF 23–43
Drive 254 km
1. Drive from La Roche-sur-Foron to Baselcar 254 km
3h 26m
CHF 41–60
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from La Roche-sur-Foron to Genevetrain
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 41m
CHF 116–332
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Basel (BSL)plane GVA - BSL
5h 42m
CHF 78–241

La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel by train

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Distance: 261.4 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between La Roche-sur-Foron, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from La Roche-sur-Foron to Basel SBB via Annemasse and Renens VD in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Annecy to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 17–35 and the journey takes 5h.

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