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 40 - SFr 75 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 58m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 300.

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 645.4 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 130 - SFr 240.

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 130 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 300 and takes 3h 58m.

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 17m 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 Villetrain Tgv
5h 57m
CHF 130–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
10h 40m
CHF 40–75
Drive 645.4 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Baselcar 645.4 km
7h 17m
CHF 105–151
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
3h 58m
CHF 70–296
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Avignon Centretrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
10h 57m
CHF 113–308
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 55m
CHF 125–342
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MPL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 23m
CHF 153–432
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h 33m
CHF 79–276
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
9h 11m
CHF 92–289

Montpellier to Basel by train (TGV)

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5h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.5 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 120–210 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–75 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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