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

The cheapest way to get from Vevey to Basel is to drive which costs SFr 29 - SFr 45 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vevey to Basel is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 45.

Is there a direct train between Vevey and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Vevey to Basel. However, there are services departing from Vevey and arriving at Basel SBB via Lausanne and Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Vevey to Basel?

The distance between Vevey and Basel is 220 km. The road distance is 179.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Vevey to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Vevey to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vevey to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Vevey to Basel?

The best way to get from Vevey to Basel is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 29 - SFr 75 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Vevey to Basel train arrive?

Vevey to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Olten station.

Can I drive from Vevey to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Vevey to Basel is 180 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Vevey to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Vevey to Basel - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Vevey to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, car, 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 Lausanne to Oltentrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Olten to Basel SBBtrain S3 / ...
3h 5m
CHF 48–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
4h 11m
CHF 30–74
Drive 179.7 km
1. Drive from Vevey to Baselcar 179.7 km
1h 51m
CHF 30–43
Train via Biel/Bienne
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain Ic51
3h 20m
CHF 47–124
Train via Bern
1. Take the train from Bulle to Berntrain Re2
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
4h 24m
CHF 46–76

Vevey to Basel by train

287Weekly Trains

3h 5mAverage Duration

CHF 48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.2 km
Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Vevey, Switzerland and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Vevey to Basel SBB via Lausanne and Olten in around 3h 5m. 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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