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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Frans is to bus which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Frans is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Frans?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Frans. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Place Limelette via Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse and Sncf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Frans?

The distance between Basel and Frans is 411 km. The road distance is 349.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Frans without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Basel to Frans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Frans bus from?

Basel to Frans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Train or bus from Basel to Frans?

The best way to get from Basel to Frans is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Basel to Frans bus arrive?

Basel to Frans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bourg-en-Bresse station.

Can I drive from Basel to Frans?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Frans is 349 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Basel to Frans.

Where can I stay near Frans?

There are 1079+ hotels available in Frans.

Basel to Frans - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Basel to Frans by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Villefranche Sur Saonetrain Ter
4h 20m
€75–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Bourg-en-Bressebus N720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sncf to Place Limelettebus A19
8h 21m
€26–45
Drive 349.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Franscar 349.2 km
4h 3m
€61–88
Train, fly
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 59m
€153–329

Basel to Frans by train and bus

1Weekly Services

4h 20mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 411.1 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Jassans-Riottier - Beaurivage via Dijon Ville, Villefranche Sur Saone, and Gare in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Place Limelette via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Mulhouse, and Sncf in around 8h 21m.

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