What is the cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 100.

Is there a direct bus between Saint-Étienne and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Étienne to Basel. However, there are services departing from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop and arriving at Basel SBB via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Saint-Étienne and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Saint-Étienne to Basel. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux and arriving at Basel St. Johann via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Saint-Étienne to Basel?

The distance between Saint-Étienne and Basel is 485 km. The road distance is 422.7 km.

How do I travel from Saint-Étienne to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160.

How long does it take to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saint-Étienne to Basel bus from?

Saint-Étienne to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Saint-Étienne to Basel train from?

Saint-Étienne to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.

Train or bus from Saint-Étienne to Basel?

The best way to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Saint-Étienne to Basel bus arrive?

Saint-Étienne to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Saint-Étienne to Basel train arrive?

Saint-Étienne to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Saint-Étienne to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Étienne to Basel is 423 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Saint-Étienne to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Saint-Étienne to Basel?

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Saint-Étienne to Basel by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
5h 26m
CHF 88–158
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122 / ...
7h 59m
CHF 35–68
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
7h 14m
CHF 92–271
Drive 422.7 km
1. Drive from Saint-Étienne to Baselcar 422.7 km
5h 17m
CHF 70–101
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Basel (BSL)plane LYS - BSL
7h 1m
CHF 118–268
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 14m
CHF 164–441
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 33m
CHF 148–342

Saint-Étienne to Basel by train

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Distance: 485 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Saint-Étienne, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Basel St. Johann via Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop to Basel SBB via Lyon in around 7h 59m.

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