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 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 51m.

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 58m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 95.

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 - Place Péclet and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, Gare Routiere and Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Val Thorens and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Basel. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Basel SBB via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

How far is it from Val Thorens to Basel?

The distance between Val Thorens and Basel is 445 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 44m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 Cars Région Haute-Savoie, depart from Gare Routiere station.

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

Val Thorens to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Michel Valloire 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 44m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 75 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Val Thorens to Basel bus arrive?

Val Thorens to Basel bus services, operated by Cars Région Haute-Savoie, arrive at Gare Routiere station.

Where does the Val Thorens to Basel train arrive?

Val Thorens to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux 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 58m to drive from Val Thorens to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Val Thorens to Basel by train (TGV), shuttle, bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 44m
CHF 166–362
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 51m
CHF 42–72
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus N839
9h 14m
CHF 75–104
Drive 388.4 km
1. Drive from Val Thorens to Baselcar 388.4 km
4h 58m
CHF 63–91
Shuttle, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 57m
CHF 173–426
Train via Gare Routiere
1. Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 39m
CHF 106–291
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens - Place des Arolles to Gare Routierebus S63
2. Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
3. Take the bus from Chambéry - Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus
10h
CHF 44–81

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

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Distance: 445.2 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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 Renens VD in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens - Place Péclet to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Gare Routiere, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, Albertville, Gare Routiere, Gare Routiere, and Annecy - Bus Station in around 10h 51m.

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