There are 4 ways to get from Monthey to Basel by train, bus, or car
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- Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
4h 21mCHF 72–217Drive 205.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Monthey to Baselcar 205.3 km
2h 6mCHF 33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
5h 51mCHF 35–75Train via Visp
- Take the train from Monthey to Visptrain R91
- Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
4h 31mCHF 43–237
Monthey to Basel by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monthey to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Monthey to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 50.
No, there is no direct train from Monthey to Basel. However, there are services departing from Monthey and arriving at Basel SBB via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 31m.
The distance between Monthey and Basel is 231 km. The road distance is 205.3 km.
The best way to get from Monthey to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Monthey to Basel, including transfers.
Monthey to Basel train services, operated by RegionalAlps, depart from Monthey station.
The best way to get from Monthey to Basel is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 75 and takes 5h 51m.
Monthey to Basel train services, operated by RegionalAlps, arrive at Visp station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monthey to Basel is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Monthey to Basel.
What companies run services between Monthey, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Lausanne to Basel SBB hourly. Tickets cost CHF 55–170 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Basel Euroairport FR 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 11–20 and the journey takes 2h 55m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–170
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Visp to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–180
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- regionalps.ch
Train from Monthey to Visp
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–60
- Schedules at
- regionalps.ch
- 2nd Class Ticket
- CHF 29–33
- 1st Class Ticket
- CHF 50–60
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Visp to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–19
- Schedules at
- sbb-deutschland.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lausanne to Basel Euroairport FR
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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