There are 4 ways to get from Cluses to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain Ter
- Take the train from Annemasse to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
5h 20mCHF 86–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
6h 55mCHF 27–42Drive 291.9 km
- Drive from Cluses to Baselcar 291.9 km
3h 2mCHF 49–71Train, fly
- Take the train from Cluses 74 to Annemassetrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 7mCHF 144–402
Cluses to Basel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluses to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Cluses to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluses to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cluses and arriving at Basel SBB via Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluses to Basel. However, there are services departing from Cluses 74 and arriving at Basel SBB via Annemasse and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Cluses and Basel is 286 km. The road distance is 291.9 km.
The best way to get from Cluses to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Cluses to Basel, including transfers.
Cluses to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Cluses station.
Cluses to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cluses 74 station.
The best way to get from Cluses to Basel is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 26 - SFr 45 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Cluses, France and Basel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Cluses 74 to Basel SBB via Annemasse and Renens VD in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cluses to Basel SBB via Annecy - Bus Station and Annecy in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 6–12
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Cluses 74 to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 7–12
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Annemasse to Renens VD
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 24–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Renens VD to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 55–95
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cluses to Annecy - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 4–7
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Annecy to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cluses to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Annecy - Bus Station.
Cluses to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Annemasse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluses to Basel is 292 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Cluses to Basel.
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