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

The cheapest way to get from Rethel to Basel is to train and bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 65 and takes 9h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rethel to Basel is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct train between Rethel and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rethel to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rethel and arriving at Basel Sbb via Champagne-Ardenne and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Rethel to Basel?

The distance between Rethel and Basel is 489 km. The road distance is 396.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rethel to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Rethel to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rethel to Basel train from?

Rethel to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rethel station.

Train or bus from Rethel to Basel?

The best way to get from Rethel to Basel is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 9h 1m.

Where does the Rethel to Basel train arrive?

Rethel to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Champagne-Ardenne station.

Can I drive from Rethel to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rethel to Basel is 397 km. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Rethel to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Rethel to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Rethel to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
3h 49m
CHF 74–159
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Rethel to Champagne-Ardennetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Vandoeuvre-les-Nancybus
3. Take the bus from Nancy to Basel SBBbus
9h 38m
CHF 35–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 1m
CHF 42–80
Drive 396.9 km
1. Drive from Rethel to Baselcar 396.9 km
5h 8m
CHF 65–94
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 12m
CHF 128–359
Train via Chaumont
1. Take the train from Reims to Chaumonttrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chaumont to Mulhouse Villetrain 839559 / ...
7h 16m
CHF 74–158
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Champagne-Ardenne to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 41m
CHF 143–405

Rethel to Basel by train

183Weekly Trains

3h 49mAverage Duration

CHF 74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.3 km
Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a train from Rethel to Basel Sbb via Champagne-Ardenne and Strasbourg in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 15m.

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