How to travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds

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Compare train for Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $53 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $53, while a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 47 miles (76 km)

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$53

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$22

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2h 32m

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2h 2m

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1h 51m

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds is a train with an average price of $53.
The fastest way to travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.
Yes, you can take a train between Basel and La Chaux-de-Fonds.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $53 compared to roughly $22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-30.16. The journey takes 2h 2m versus 1h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds

How to get from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SBB
    12:02 PM2h15
    Basel
    2:17 PMLa Chaux-de-Fonds
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SBB
    12:02 PM2h15
    Basel
    2:17 PMLa Chaux-de-Fonds
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SBB
    12:02 PM2h15
    Basel
    2:17 PMLa Chaux-de-Fonds
    $671One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds

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You can travel between Basel and La Chaux-de-Fonds by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds is a train with an average price of $53.
The fastest way to travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds is by train with an average journey time of 2h 32m.
The distance from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds is approximately 47 miles (76 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds is:
  • Around 18 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and La Chaux-de-Fonds as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in La Chaux-de-Fonds station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SBB, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to La Chaux-de-Fonds by train.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to La Chaux-de-Fonds often also extend their vacation to go to Geneva, Paris, Neuchâtel, Zurich, Lausanne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between La Chaux-de-Fonds and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in La Chaux-de-Fonds to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully explore La Chaux-de-Fonds, including its renowned watchmaking heritage, architecture, and museums, spending 2 to 3 days would be ideal.

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