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

The cheapest way to get from Renens to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 22 - SFr 29 and takes 4h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Renens to Basel is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs SFr 28 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct bus between Renens and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Renens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Renens VD, Follieu and arriving at Basel SBB via Lausanne, Bel-Air and Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Renens and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Renens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Renens VD and arriving at Basel SBB via Biel/Bienne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Renens to Basel?

The distance between Renens and Basel is 173 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Renens to Basel without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Renens to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Renens to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Renens to Basel train from?

Renens to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Renens VD station.

Train or bus from Renens to Basel?

The best way to get from Renens to Basel is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 29 and takes 4h 2m.

Where does the Renens to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Renens to Basel train arrive?

Renens to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Biel/Bienne station.

Can I drive from Renens to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Renens to Basel is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Renens to Basel.

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

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Renens to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Renens 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 Renens VD to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
2h 38m
CHF 39–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
4h 2m
CHF 23–29
Drive 175.1 km
1. Drive from Renens to Baselcar 175.1 km
2h 31m
CHF 29–41
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
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 20m
CHF 117–305

Renens to Basel by train

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2h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 172.9 km
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Renens, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Renens VD to Basel SBB via Biel/Bienne in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lausanne to Basel SBB 3 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 15–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m.

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