What is the cheapest way to get from Alicante to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 45 - SFr 800 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alicante to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 800.

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Basel SBB via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Basel. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Basel Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 27m.

How far is it from Alicante to Basel?

The distance between Alicante and Basel is 1370 km. The road distance is 1477 km.

How do I travel from Alicante to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Alicante to Basel without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 16h 27m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 370.

How long does it take to get from Alicante to Basel?

It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Alicante to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Basel bus from?

Alicante to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Alicante station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Basel train from?

Alicante to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Alicante to Basel?

The best way to get from Alicante to Basel is to train via Lyon which takes 16h 27m and costs SFr 200 - SFr 370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 190 and takes 23h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 800 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Alicante to Basel bus arrive?

Alicante to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Alicante to Basel train arrive?

Alicante to Basel train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

Can I drive from Alicante to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Alicante to Basel is 1477 km. It takes approximately 15h 16m to drive from Alicante to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Alicante to Basel?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Alicante to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Alicante to Basel by plane, train, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane ALC - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 14m
CHF 96–264
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Basel (BSL)plane ALC - BSL
4h 54m
CHF 49–758
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon Part Dieutrain
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
16h 27m
CHF 201–368
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122 / ...
23h 20m
CHF 103–185
Drive 1,477 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Baselcar 1,477 km
15h 16m
CHF 233–337
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VLC - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 9m
CHF 117–336
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ALC - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
8h 33m
CHF 120–374
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, train
1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB)plane ALC - FKB
2. Take the train from Baden-Baden to Basel SBBtrain
8h 21m
CHF 62–324
Train to Valencia Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Estació del Nordtrain
2. Fly from Valencia Airport (VLC) to Basel (BSL)plane VLC - BSL
6h 50m
CHF 85–230
Train
1. Take the train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Santstrain Eur / ...
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Perpignantrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Perpignan to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
17h 32m
CHF 240–418
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Estació d'Autobusos de Valènciabus
2. Take the bus from Estació d'Autobusos de València to Geneva - Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
23h 29m
CHF 167–414

Alicante to Basel by train

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16h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 201Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,369.6 km
Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Alicante, Spain and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Basel Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 16h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alicante to Basel SBB via Lyon in around 23h 20m.

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