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Compare train and bus for Basel to Meroux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Meroux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 31 miles (51 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Meroux:
A bus is $6 (€5) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Meroux costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Meroux take longer:
Bus takes on average 50m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (43m by train vs 54m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $14 (€12) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Meroux
Switzerland
France
Trains from Basel to Meroux run on average 17 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $20 (€17) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:36, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 31 miles (51 km) distance in 1h 40m.
Distance 31 miles (51 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 40m |
First train 5:36 AM |
Last train 10:03 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG from Basel to Meroux trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG trains will get you between Basel and Meroux from $20 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
BLS AG
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Meroux
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Meroux by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Meroux, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Meroux
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
ParkingDiningATMTaxisWCBike ParkingWifiLockersParkingTaxisAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from the main road
- Outside the main entrance
- Ramps, restrooms
- €0.50
- Located in the main hall
- 60 places, covered
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access, ticket office, and waiting area
- Bus: OPTYMO services available
- Taxi services
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