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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 223 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£38 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Chalon-sur-Saône take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 4m.
The journey is about 46m faster (2h 22m by train vs 3h 8m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£38 vs £41). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Chalon-sur-Saône from Basel by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Chalon-sur-Saône are Lyon, Dijon, Beaune, Mâcon and Le Creusot. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Chalon-sur-Saône on Omio.
Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.
Dijon is known for mustard, Burgundy wine and a handsome medieval centre. Its timber-framed streets and ducal buildings give the city a refined yet lived-in feel.
Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy, centred on a compact old town with the Hospices de Beaune at its heart. Renowned vineyards, medieval streets and a strong food-and-wine culture give it a calm, elegant character.
Mâcon is a relaxed city on the Saône in southern Burgundy, known for wine, pastel riverfront buildings and Alphonse de Lamartine. Its compact centre and café life give it a softer, more Mediterranean character than many Burgundian towns.
Le Creusot is a former steel town in Burgundy known for the Schneider industrial legacy. It has a practical feel, with heritage sites, local museums and Parc des Combes reflecting its working past.
Travel to Chalon-sur-Saône 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 Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône.
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône:
A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Chalon-sur-Saône costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Chalon-sur-Saône take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 4m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Chalon-sur-Saône as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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