Train from Évian-les-Bains to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Évian-les-Bains → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

149 km

NNE (30.6°)

Rail Distance

~194 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~52m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

34.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 3.3 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 37.9 kg

Taking the train saves 34.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Évian-les-Bains
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

From Evian-les-Bains on Lake Geneva's French shore, SNCF regional trains connect to Geneva for SBB intercity services to Basel. Evian is a Belle Epoque resort directly opposite Lausanne, and the Geneva connection is straightforward and well-served throughout the day.

Scenic Highlight

The Lake Geneva shore departure from Evian reveals magnificent views of Lausanne and the Vaud Alps on the Swiss side, with the lake's broad blue expanse stretching between the two shores.

Booking Tip

Book the French portion via sncf-connect.com and the Swiss SBB segment via sbb.ch; Swiss Travel Pass covers from Geneva onwards, and the Evian-Geneva regional service is inexpensive and frequent.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Also from Évian-les-Bains

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 74 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 185 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 72 km 🇨🇭 Sion 63 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 50 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Évian-les-Bains to Basel SBB takes approximately 52m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~194 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Évian-les-Bains to Basel SBB is approximately 194 km (149 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Évian-les-Bains to Basel SBB emits approximately 3.3 kg of CO2, compared to 37.9 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 34.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Évian-les-Bains to Basel SBB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Évian-les-Bains and Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27