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

The cheapest way to get from Montpellier to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montpellier to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Montpellier and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Montpellier and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Montpellier and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Montpellier to Basel. However, there are services departing from Montpellier Saint-Roch and arriving at Basel Sbb via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Basel?

The distance between Montpellier and Basel is 744 km. The road distance is 645.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Montpellier to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Montpellier to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Montpellier to Basel train from?

Montpellier to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Montpellier Saint-Roch station.

Train, bus or fly from Montpellier to Basel?

The best way to get from Montpellier to Basel is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 250 and takes 3h 55m.

Where does the Montpellier to Basel bus arrive?

Montpellier to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Montpellier to Basel train arrive?

Montpellier to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Montpellier to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Montpellier to Basel is 645 km. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Montpellier to Basel.

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

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

Book your Montpellier to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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Montpellier to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Montpellier to Basel by train (TGV), 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Mulhouse VilleTgv
5h 57m
CHF 81–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Basel SBBFlixBus N872
10h 40m
CHF 45–70
Drive 645.1 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Basel645.1 km
7h 13m
CHF 103–149
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)MPL - BSL
3h 55m
CHF 57–249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Avignon CentreTer
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus station
3. Take the train from Genève to LausanneIc1 / ...
4. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
5. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
10h 58m
CHF 84–156
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)TLS - BSL
6h 25m
CHF 68–225
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MRS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
6h 33m
CHF 90–219
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgv
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 6m
CHF 116–266
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)MPL - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
5h 6m
CHF 97–323

Montpellier to Basel by train (TGV)

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5h 57mAverage Duration

CHF 81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.6 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Mulhouse Ville twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–240 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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