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 40 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 59m.

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 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180.

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 26m.

How far is it from Alicante to Basel?

The distance between Alicante and Basel is 1244 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 26m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 fly which takes 4h 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train via Lyon, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 340 and takes 16h 26m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 23h 20m.

Where does the Alicante to Basel bus arrive?

Alicante to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Perrache 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?

There are 1274+ hotels available in Basel.

Alicante to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Alicante to Basel by plane, train (Renfe, TGV), bus, car, or train

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 Basel
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1. Fly from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Basel (BSL)plane ALC - BSL
4h 59m
CHF 45–176
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 26m
CHF 125–339
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alicante to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122
23h 20m
Drive 1,477 km
1. Drive from Alicante to Baselcar 1,477 km
15h 16m
CHF 231–334
Fly Alicante-Elche Airport to Zurich Airport, train
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 19m
CHF 84–230
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 4m
CHF 94–307
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 90–234
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 Bad Bftrain
7h 51m
CHF 64–272
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 139–357
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 59m
CHF 99–257

Alicante to Basel by train

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16h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,244.5 km
Duration: 4h 59m

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

easyJet flies from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Basel Sbb via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, and Mulhouse Ville in around 16h 26m.

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