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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Villars is to bus which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Villars is to drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Villars?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Villars. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Eglise Villars via Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and La Montat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Villars?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Villars. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Lycee S. Weil via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

How far is it from Basel to Villars?

The distance between Basel and Villars is 488 km. The road distance is 429.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Villars without a car is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Basel to Villars, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Villars bus from?

Basel to Villars bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Villars train from?

Basel to Villars train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Villars?

The best way to get from Basel to Villars is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 9h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Villars bus arrive?

Basel to Villars bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Basel to Villars train arrive?

Basel to Villars train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Villars?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Villars is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Basel to Villars.

Where can I stay near Villars?

There are 819+ hotels available in Villars.

Basel to Villars - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Villars by train (TGV), train, bus, car, 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 Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
5h 48m
€95–161
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 14m
€37–77
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Lausannetrain Ic51
2. Take the bus from Lausanne to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 54m
€90–237
Drive 429.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Villarscar 429.4 km
5h 16m
€75–108
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
5h 56m
€149–364
Fly from Basel, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BSL - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 53m
€138–280
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GVA - LYS
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain
7h 30m
€208–510

Basel to Villars by train and tram

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5h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 488.5 km
Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Villars, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Lycee S. Weil via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, St Etienne Chateaucreux, and Chateaucreux in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Eglise Villars via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and La Montat in around 9h 14m.

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