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

The cheapest way to get from Valence to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Valence to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 54m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct train between Valence and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Valence to Basel. However, there are services departing from Valence Ville and arriving at Basel St. Johann via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Valence to Basel?

The distance between Valence and Basel is 526 km. The road distance is 441.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Valence to Basel without a car is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Valence to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Valence to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Valence to Basel?

The best way to get from Valence to Basel is to train which takes 6h 1m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Valence to Basel train arrive?

Valence to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Valence to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Valence to Basel is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Valence to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 992+ hotels available in Basel.

Valence to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Valence 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 Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain 84
6h 1m
CHF 77–110
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Valence to Mulhousebus N720
7h 9m
CHF 32–49
Drive 441.8 km
1. Drive from Valence to Baselcar 441.8 km
5h 25m
CHF 69–99
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)plane LYS - BSL
6h 2m
CHF 95–266
Train via Basel Sbb
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
6h 2m
CHF 67–202
Train via Lausanne
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
7h 7m
CHF 84–154
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 142–338
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Valence Ville to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4h 54m
CHF 123–273

Valence to Basel by train

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Map of how to get from Valence to Basel.

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Distance: 526.4 km
Duration: 6h 1m

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

You can take a train from Valence Ville to Basel St. Johann via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Valence to Mulhouse 5 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 25–45 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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