There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains by train, ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
- Take the ferry from Lausanne-Ouchy to Thonon-les-Bainsferry N2
4h 22m€93–236Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Annecybus FlixBus N872
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bainsbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 5m€32–54Drive 230.3 km
- Drive from Basel to Thonon-les-Bainscar 230.3 km
2h 42m€41–58Train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain Ic51
- Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain Re33
5h 2m€94–282
Basel to Thonon-les-Bains by train, subway, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 7h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Thonon-les-Bains via Annecy - Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Thonon Les Bains via Renens VD and Annemasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Basel and Thonon-les-Bains is 198 km. The road distance is 230.3 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 22m and costs €90 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains, including transfers.
Basel to Thonon-les-Bains bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Basel to Thonon-les-Bains train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.
The best way to get from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €30 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €290 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Thonon-les-Bains, France?
You can take a bus from Basel SBB to Thonon-les-Bains via Annecy and Annecy - Bus Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Thonon Les Bains via Renens VD and Annemasse in around 5h 2m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–200
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Renens VD to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel SBB to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +41 (0)848 811 848
- [email protected]
- Website
- cgn.ch
Ferry from Lausanne-Ouchy to Thonon-les-Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.cgn.ch/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Thonon-les-Bains bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Annecy station.
Basel to Thonon-les-Bains train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Renens VD station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Thonon-les-Bains is 230 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Basel to Thonon-les-Bains.
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