There are 8 ways to get from Basel (Station) to Paris by train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (TGV), 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.
Train via Strasbourg
best- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
5h 17m€97–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
11h 27m€27–43Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 099 / ...
8h 57m€30–59Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Basel to Paris481.1 km
6h 34m€33Fly from Basel
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
4h 11m€95–266Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 22m€66–178Drive 481.4 km
- Drive from Basel (Station) to Pariscar 481.4 km
5h 47m€82–118Train to Zurich Airport, fly
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
5h 39m€119–334
Basel (Station) to Paris by foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel (Station) to Paris is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Basel (Station) to Paris is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs €95 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel (Station) to Paris. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel (Station) to Paris. However, there are services departing from Basel, Pilgerstrasse and arriving at Paris l'Est via St Louis and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Basel (Station) and Paris is 578 km. The road distance is 481.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Paris without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 17m and costs €95 - €170.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Basel (Station) to Paris, including transfers.
Basel (Station) to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel (Station) to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel (Station) to Paris is to train via Strasbourg which takes 5h 17m and costs €95 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 57m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €270 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Basel (Station), Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland and Paris, France?
You can take a vehicle from Basel (Station) to Paris l'Est via Basel, Pilgerstrasse, St-Louis, Gare de Saint-Louis, St Louis, Strasbourg, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) once daily. Tickets cost €27–55 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–230
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–310
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–250
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–280
Flights from Zurich Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €70–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Basel to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €33
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Basel (Station) to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Basel (Station) to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel (Station) to Paris is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Basel (Station) to Paris.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel (Station) and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.