Train from Montpellier St-Roch to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Montpellier St-Roch → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

525 km

NNE (32.1°)

Rail Distance

~682 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 36m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

121.7 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 11.6 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 133.3 kg

Taking the train saves 121.7 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Montpellier St-Roch
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

TGV Inoui links Montpellier to Basel in around 4.5 hours via Lyon. A single direct connection is sometimes available; otherwise one change at Lyon Part-Dieu suffices.

Scenic Highlight

The journey moves from the garrigue-scented Languedoc lowlands, along the Rhône axis through Lyon, into Alsace's forested hills and then Basel's river city.

Booking Tip

Book early on SNCF.com or Raileurope. Montpellier–Basel is popular in summer with festival-goers. Flexible tickets cost more but protect against delays.

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 Montpellier St-Roch

🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 415 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 555 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 446 km 🇨🇭 Sion 400 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 375 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Montpellier St-Roch to Basel SBB takes approximately 2h 36m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~682 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Montpellier St-Roch to Basel SBB is approximately 682 km (525 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Montpellier St-Roch to Basel SBB emits approximately 11.6 kg of CO2, compared to 133.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 121.7 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Montpellier St-Roch 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 Montpellier St-Roch and Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27