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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Cannes is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Cannes is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Cannes?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Gare SNCF Cannes via Aéroport Terminal 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Cannes?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cannes. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Cannes via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.

How far is it from Basel to Cannes?

The distance between Basel and Cannes is 471 km. The road distance is 683.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Cannes without a car is to train via Dijon which takes 8h 16m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Basel to Cannes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cannes bus from?

Basel to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Cannes train from?

Basel to Cannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Cannes?

The best way to get from Basel to Cannes is to fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €40 - €190. Alternatively, you can train via Dijon, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 8h 16m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Cannes bus arrive?

Basel to Cannes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nice Airport station.

Where does the Basel to Cannes train arrive?

Basel to Cannes train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Cannes?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Cannes is 683 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Basel to Cannes.

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

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Where can I stay near Cannes?

There are 13168+ hotels available in Cannes.

Basel to Cannes - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Cannes by plane, train (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 from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
4h 35m
€41–183
Train via Dijon (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Cannestrain Tgv
8h 16m
€176–293
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N508
11h 45m
€45–80
Drive 683.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Cannescar 683.1 km
7h 2m
€120–173
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane SXB - NCE
4h 55m
€54–233
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
5h 40m
€112–326
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane GVA - NCE
7h 33m
€114–365
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Cannestrain Tgv
8h 47m
€182–313
Bus via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 39m
€67–143

Basel to Cannes by train (TGV)

5Weekly Trains

8h 16mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 470.7 km
Duration: 4h 35m

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

easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel Sbb to Cannes via Dijon Ville in around 8h 16m.

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