What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer is to bus via Paris which costs €50 - €75 and takes 16h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer is to fly and train which takes 7h 52m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lion-sur-Mer?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bas Lion via Paris and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer?

The distance between Basel and Lion-sur-Mer is 856 km. The road distance is 719.5 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €100 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer?

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lion-sur-Mer bus from?

Basel to Lion-sur-Mer bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer?

The best way to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 12h 58m.

Where does the Basel to Lion-sur-Mer bus arrive?

Basel to Lion-sur-Mer bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lion-sur-Mer is 719 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer.

Where can I stay near Lion-sur-Mer?

There are 3044+ hotels available in Lion-sur-Mer.

Basel to Lion-sur-Mer - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, 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 Freiburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 35m
€103–280
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
16h 3m
€50–73
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus N191
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3339 / ...
12h 8m
€69–130
Drive 719.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lion-sur-Mercar 719.5 km
8h 4m
€123–177
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 52m
€120–344
Train, drive
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Le Havretrain Tgv
4. Drive from Le Havre to Lion-sur-Mercar
9h 25m
€150–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Caenbus 1774 / ...
12h 58m
€56–87
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane SXB - CFR
7h 55m
€128–299
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
9h 8m
€142–408
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
9h 8m
€225–420
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
11h 28m
€174–425

Basel to Lion-sur-Mer by train, foot, and bus

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8h 35mAverage Duration

€103Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Basel to Lion-sur-Mer.

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Distance: 856.4 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lion-sur-Mer, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Bas Lion via Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, Freiburg(Breisgau) Hbf, Paris Est, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris St Lazare, Caen, and Gare SNCF in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Bas Lion via Paris, Caen, and Gare SNCF in around 12h 58m.

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