Thinking about taking the train from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 38 minutes to travel the 32 miles (52 km) from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB by train, although you can get there in as little as 45 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 23 trains per day running on this route. You won’t need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. You can travel with TGV Lyria trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB start from €16.30 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Basel SBB? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Journey time | From 45m |
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Price | From €16.30 |
Distance | 32 miles (52 km) |
Frequency | 23 trains per day |
First train | 04:55 |
Last train | 22:57 |
Departure station | Belfort—Montbéliard TGV |
Arrival station | Basel SBB |
Changes | Direct trains available |
Train and bus operators | TGV Lyria |
TGV Lyria links France to Switzerland and can travel at a maximum speed of 200 mph (320 km/h). Resulting from the collaboration between SNCF and SBB, TGV Lyria has three comfort classes on all trains. Standard (equivalent to the Second Class TGV, with comfortable seats), Standard 1ère (with more legroom and access to the SNCF show Grand Voyageur at the Gare de Lyon in Paris) and Business 1ère (available all week except Saturday, on some lines only).
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB by booking early.§
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
The average journey time by train between Belfort—Montbéliard TGV and Basel SBB is 1 hour and 38 minutes, with around 23 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB is 45 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB can start from as little as €16.30 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB without having to change trains. There are 3 direct trains from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB leaves at 04:55. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB leaves at 22:57. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Belfort—Montbéliard TGV to Basel SBB cover a distance of around 32 miles (52 km) during the journey.