There are 8 ways to get from Basel to France 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 / ...
4h 6m€96–212Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
10h 46m€28–39Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus 099 / ...
9h 23m€41–67Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Basel to Paris481.1 km
6h 34m€33Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
4h 9m€100–266Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4h 22m€102–177Drive 481.4 km
- Drive from Basel to Pariscar 481.4 km
5h 47m€83–119Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
4h 4m€40–176
Basel to France by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to France is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to France is to fly which takes 4h 4m and costs €40 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to France. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Pont de l'Archevêché via Basel Euroairport FR and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to France. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Cité via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Basel and France is 576 km. The road distance is 481.4 km.
The best way to get from Basel to France without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 6m and costs €95 - €220.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Basel to France, including transfers.
Basel to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel to France train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to France is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 6m and costs €95 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 9h 23m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and France?
You can take a train from St Louis to Cité via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 7h 40m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–140
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €80–290
Flights from Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–220
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
- €22–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €22–35
- Rail 1st Class
- €35–50
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Est
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €70–160
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €70–110
- Rail 1st Class
- €110–160
- 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
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- 2nd Class
- €80–110
- 1st Class
- €110–140
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
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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 to France bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.
Basel to France train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to France is 481 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Basel to France.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and France. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.