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 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 58m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 290.

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 St. Johann via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Montpellier to Basel?

The distance between Montpellier and Basel is 739 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 6h 15m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 6h 15m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 70 and takes 10h 40m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 290 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
6h 15m
CHF 127–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Montpellier to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
10h 40m
CHF 40–70
Drive 645.4 km
1. Drive from Montpellier to Baselcar 645.4 km
7h 17m
CHF 103–149
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
3h 58m
CHF 60–286
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
12h 4m
CHF 100–267
Fly Fréjorgues Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MPL - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 5m
CHF 91–305
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Montpellier Saint-Roch to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)plane TLS - BSL
6h 30m
CHF 88–282
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
7h 5m
CHF 118–345
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 153–437
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 32m
CHF 76–273

Montpellier to Basel by train (TGV)

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6h 15mAverage Duration

CHF 127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.2 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 120–200 and the journey takes 5h 12m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Montpellier to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–70 and the journey takes 10h 40m.

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