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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 10 - SFr 20 and takes 3h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Basel is to drive which takes 58 min and costs SFr 14 - SFr 22.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Basel. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Basel Sbb via Selestat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 37m.

How far is it from Alsace to Basel?

The distance between Alsace and Basel is 102 km. The road distance is 91.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Alsace to Basel without a car is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 37m to get from Alsace to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Basel train from?

Alsace to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train or bus from Alsace to Basel?

The best way to get from Alsace to Basel is to train which takes 1h 37m and costs SFr 13 - SFr 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 10 - SFr 20 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Alsace to Basel train arrive?

Alsace to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Basel is 92 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Alsace to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Alsace to Basel - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Alsace to Basel by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
1h 37m
CHF 13–36
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Basel Euroairport FRbus FlixBus 108 / ...
3h 9m
CHF 10–20
Drive 91.8 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Baselcar 91.8 km
58 min
CHF 15–22

Alsace to Basel by train

93Weekly Trains

1h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.3 km
Duration: 1h 37m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Basel, Switzerland?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Selestat to Basel Sbb hourly. Tickets cost CHF 13–35 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Basel Euroairport FR 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 4–8 and the journey takes 1h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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