How to travel from Montreux to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Montreux to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montreux to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $54. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $54, and a bus costs an average of $82.

Distance: 83 miles (135 km)

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$71

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$136

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3h 2m

Average total duration

2h 32m

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2h 52m

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2h 22m

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from Montreux to Basel

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

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

SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 6 966 | 966
09:23AM2h37
Montreux station
12:00PMBasel SBB
$691One-way
3 transfers

Cheapest

SBBIR 95 1734 | 1734 · R 7 24785 | 24785 · IR 15 2539 | 2539 · IC 8 839 | 839
09:23PM2h37
Montreux station
12:00AMBasel SBB
$661One-way
4 transfers

Fastest

SBBIR 95 1710 | 1710 · R 7 24727 | 24727 · IR 15 2515 | 2515 · IC 6 966 | 966
09:23AM2h37
Montreux station
12:00PMBasel SBB
$691One-way
3 transfers

Other options

SBBRE 33 18414 | 18414 · IC 51 1617 | 1617
09:38AM2h48
Montreux station
12:26PMBasel SBB
$731One-way
1 transfer
SBBIR 95 1712 | 1712 · R 7 24733 | 24733 · IR 15 2517 | 2517 · ICE 106 | 106
10:23AM2h37
Montreux station
01:00PMBasel SBB
$681One-way
3 transfers
SBBRE 33 18412 | 18412 · IC 51 1615 | 1615
08:38AM2h48
Montreux station
11:26AMBasel SBB
$731One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Montreux to Basel

Travel to Basel 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 Montreux to Basel.

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There are 2 options to travel between Montreux and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Montreux to Basel is a train with an average price of $54 (€44).

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

A train is $28 (€23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreux to Basel costing on average $82 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Montreux to Basel is by bus with an average journey time of 18h 50m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 37m.

The distance from Montreux to Basel is approximately 83 miles (135 km).
The average frequency per day from Montreux to Basel is:
  • Around 15 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montreux and Basel 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 Montreux to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Montreux station and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Évian-les-Bains, Gare Routière and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montreux to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Basel by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Montreux to Basel:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Montreux to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.

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