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How to get fromBasel to Les Contamines-Montjoieby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Les Contamines-Montjoie by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain train
    2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain train
    3. Take the train from Annemasse to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain train Ter
    7h 27m
    €94–144

  2. Bus via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Annecy - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Sallanches - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 29m
    €27–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus bus FlixBus N872
    2. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Sallanches - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 4m
    €31–51

  4. Drive  295.9 km

    1. Drive from Basel to Les Contamines-Montjoiecar car 295.9 km
    3h 34m
    €54–77

Basel to Les Contamines-Montjoie by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Les Contamines-Montjoie, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Chef-lieu via Renens VD, Annemasse, St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet, and Gare le Fayet in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Chef-lieu via Annecy, Annecy - Bus Station, and Gare in around 8h 4m.

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