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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 €46. 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 €46, and a bus costs an average of €72.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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€57 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price |
3h 1m Average total duration 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Montreux to Basel 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 Montreux to Basel:
A train is $33 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montreux to Basel costing on average $91 (€72).
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 37m.
- 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.
- 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).
- Travel with SBB, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Basel by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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