What is the cheapest way to get from Les Houches to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Les Houches to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Les Houches to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Les Houches to Basel is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 70.

Is there a direct bus between Les Houches and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Les Houches to Basel. However, there are services departing from Mairie and arriving at Basel SBB via Chamonix and Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Les Houches and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Les Houches to Basel. However, there are services departing from Les Houches and arriving at Basel SBB via Vallorcine, Martigny and Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Les Houches to Basel?

The distance between Les Houches and Basel is 307 km. The road distance is 270.9 km.

How do I travel from Les Houches to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Les Houches to Basel without a car is to train via Visp which takes 6h and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190.

How long does it take to get from Les Houches to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h to get from Les Houches to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Les Houches to Basel bus from?

Les Houches to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chamonix station.

Where do I catch the Les Houches to Basel train from?

Les Houches to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Les Houches station.

Train or bus from Les Houches to Basel?

The best way to get from Les Houches to Basel is to train via Visp which takes 6h and costs SFr 55 - SFr 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 27 - SFr 45 and takes 7h 58m.

Where does the Les Houches to Basel bus arrive?

Les Houches to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.

Where does the Les Houches to Basel train arrive?

Les Houches to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Vallorcine station.

Can I drive from Les Houches to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Les Houches to Basel is 271 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Les Houches to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Les Houches to Basel?

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Les Houches to Basel - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Les Houches to Basel by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train via Visp
best
1. Take the train from Les Houches to Vallorcinetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Martigny to Visptrain R91
3. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
6h
CHF 60–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Aostabus FlixBus 405 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506
7h 58m
CHF 27–42
Drive 270.9 km
1. Drive from Les Houches to Baselcar 270.9 km
3h 7m
CHF 46–66
Train
1. Take the train from Les Houches to Vallorcinetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain Ir / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
6h 36m
CHF 106–181

Les Houches to Basel by train

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Distance: 306.9 km
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a train from Les Houches to Basel SBB via Vallorcine, Martigny, and Visp in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mairie to Basel SBB via Chamonix and Aosta in around 7h 58m.

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