How to travel from Basel to Thionville

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Compare train and bus for Basel to Thionville

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Thionville among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $53.

Distance: 140 miles (226 km)

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$53

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$68

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3h 32m

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4h 30m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Thionville is a bus with an average price of $46.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Thionville:

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Thionville costing on average $53.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Thionville is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Thionville take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Basel and Thionville including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Basel to Thionville among Omio's users.

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from Basel to Thionville

How to get from Basel to Thionville by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Basel to Thionville is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
    6:43 PM3h41
    Basel
    10:24 PMThionville
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
    6:43 PM3h41
    Basel
    10:24 PMThionville
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
    6:43 PM3h41
    Basel
    10:24 PMThionville
    $501One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI
    5:43 PM3h41
    Basel
    9:24 PMThionville
    $511One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Thionville

Travel to Thionville easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Thionville.

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There are 2 options to travel between Basel and Thionville including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Thionville is a bus with an average price of $46.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Thionville:

A bus is $7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Thionville costing on average $53.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Thionville is by train with an average journey time of 3h 32m.

Other travel options to Thionville take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Basel to Thionville is approximately 140 miles (226 km).
The average frequency per day from Basel to Thionville is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Thionville:
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Thionville.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Thionville, Gare SNCF.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Thionville, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to go to Thionville by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Thionville by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Basel to Thionville:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Thionville often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Luxembourg, Metz, Strasbourg, Nancy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Thionville and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Thionville to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Two to three days in Thionville are ideal to explore its historical sites, enjoy local cuisine, and take leisurely walks along the Moselle River.

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