What is the cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 90.

Is there a direct bus between Val Thorens and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Basel SBB via Gare Routière and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

How far is it from Val Thorens to Basel?

The distance between Val Thorens and Basel is 473 km. The road distance is 388.4 km.

How do I travel from Val Thorens to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 220.

How long does it take to get from Val Thorens to Basel?

It takes approximately 8h 50m to get from Val Thorens to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Basel bus from?

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

Train or bus from Val Thorens to Basel?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Basel is to train which takes 8h 50m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Val Thorens to Basel bus arrive?

Val Thorens to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Albertville station.

Can I drive from Val Thorens to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Basel is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Val Thorens to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Basel.

Val Thorens to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Val Thorens to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, shuttle, 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
best
1. Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to GeneveTer
3. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
4. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
8h 50m
CHF 150–220
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertville
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Gare RoutièreY51
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Basel SBB
9h 26m
CHF 36–56
Drive 388.4 km
1. Drive from Val Thorens to Basel388.4 km
4h 56m
CHF 62–90
Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
6h 59m
CHF 149–335
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertville
2. Take the train from Albertville to Chambery Challes Les EauxTer
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to GeneveTer
4. Take the train from Genève to BernIc1 / ...
5. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBIc6 / ...
9h 43m
CHF 92–191
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Modane to Torino Porta Susa
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Basel (BSL)TRN - BSL
9h 18m
CHF 139–337
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airport
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to LausanneIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/BienneIc5 / ...
4. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBB
7h 33m
CHF 98–161

Val Thorens to Basel by bus

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9h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 473 km
Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Basel SBB via St Michel Valloire, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève, and Bern in around 8h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Basel SBB via Albertville, Gare Routière, and Annecy in around 9h 26m.

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