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Basel to Thonon-les-Bains trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Thonon-les-Bains takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 5m
Duration
274 km
Distance
€103
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train Ic51
  2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain train Re33
5h 23m
€86–137

Basel to Thonon-les-Bains train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Basel and Thonon-les-Bains. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Thonon-les-Bains at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Renens VD and take an average of 6h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOui4h 36m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 58m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 58m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)4h 57m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 274.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Thonon-les-Bains, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Thonon Les Bains via Renens VD and Annemasse in around 5h 23m.

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