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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nancy is to bus which costs €15 - €40 and takes 3h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Nancy is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Nancy?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Nancy. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Nancy?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nancy. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Nancy via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Basel to Nancy?

The distance between Basel and Nancy is 201 km. The road distance is 194.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Nancy without a car is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €15 - €40.

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

The bus from Basel SBB to Nancy takes 3h 10m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nancy bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Nancy train from?

Basel to Nancy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Nancy?

The best way to get from Basel to Nancy is to bus which takes 3h 10m and costs €15 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Nancy bus arrive?

Basel to Nancy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nancy station.

Where does the Basel to Nancy train arrive?

Basel to Nancy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Basel to Nancy?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Nancy is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Basel to Nancy.

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

Book your Basel to Nancy train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Nancy?

Book your Basel to Nancy bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Nancy?

There are 790+ hotels available in Nancy.

Basel to Nancy - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Nancy by bus, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to NancyN836
3h 10m
€15–40
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to NancyTer / ...
3h 29m
€50–98
Drive 194.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nancy194.2 km
2h 33m
€34–48

Basel to Nancy by bus

6Weekly Buses

3h 10mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 200.9 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Nancy 6 times a week. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from St Louis to Nancy via Strasbourg in around 3h 29m.

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