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Compare train and bus for Basel to Montreux
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Basel to Montreux among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $56, and a bus costs an average of $86.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$106 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Basel to Montreux is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Montreux:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Basel to Montreux costing on average $86 (€70).
Other travel options to Montreux take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Montreux as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Montreux station.
- Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Montreux by bus.
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), BLS AG to go to Montreux by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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