What is the cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Val Thorens to Basel is to drive which takes 4h 58m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 95.

Is there a direct bus between Val Thorens and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Val Thorens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Val Thorens and arriving at Basel SBB via Gare Routiere and Annecy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Val Thorens and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Val Thorens to Basel. However, there are services departing from St Michel Valloire and arriving at Basel SBB via Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève and Renens VD. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Val Thorens to Basel?

The distance between Val Thorens and Basel is 445 km. The road distance is 388.4 km.

How do I travel from Val Thorens to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 260.

How long does it take to get from Val Thorens to Basel?

It takes approximately 8h 40m to get from Val Thorens to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Basel bus from?

Val Thorens to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Val Thorens station.

Where do I catch the Val Thorens to Basel train from?

Val Thorens to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Michel Valloire station.

Train or bus from Val Thorens to Basel?

The best way to get from Val Thorens to Basel is to train which takes 8h 40m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 55 and takes 9h 47m.

Where does the Val Thorens to Basel bus arrive?

Val Thorens to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Albertville station.

Where does the Val Thorens to Basel train arrive?

Val Thorens to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

Can I drive from Val Thorens to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Val Thorens to Basel is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Val Thorens to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1339+ hotels available in Basel.

Val Thorens to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Val Thorens to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, shuttle, plane, or train

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 St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 40m
CHF 179–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Albertvillebus
2. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus Y51
3. Take the bus from Annecy to Basel SBBbus
9h 47m
CHF 35–53
Drive 388.4 km
1. Drive from Val Thorens to Baselcar 388.4 km
4h 58m
CHF 65–94
Shuttle to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 57m
CHF 179–434
Train via Moûtiers
1. Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Genevetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 33m
CHF 110–178
Shuttle to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Lyon Airportshuttle
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
8h 16m
CHF 170–400
Shuttle, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
7h 27m
CHF 127–186

Val Thorens to Basel by bus

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Distance: 445.2 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a vehicle from Val Thorens to Basel SBB via St Michel Valloire, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, Genève, and Renens VD in around 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Basel SBB via Albertville, Gare Routiere, and Annecy in around 9h 47m.

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