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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nice is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €50 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Nice. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Albert 1er via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nice. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Nice Ville via Mulhouse Ville and Marseille St Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Basel to Nice?

The distance between Basel and Nice is 455 km. The road distance is 648.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Nice without a car is to train via Marseille which takes 9h 21m and costs €170 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Basel to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Nice train from?

Basel to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Nice?

The best way to get from Basel to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 5m and costs €50 - €210. Alternatively, you can train via Marseille, which costs €170 - €300 and takes 9h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Basel to Nice bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Nice train arrive?

Basel to Nice train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Basel to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Nice is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Basel to Nice.

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

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Nice by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
4h 5m
€54–207
Train via Marseille
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 21m
€170–298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N508
10h 54m
€61–90
Drive 648.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nicecar 648.4 km
6h 42m
€117–169
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 18m
€60–265
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 13m
€126–327
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 7m
€122–256
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
10h 31m
€186–290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 25m
€74–122

Basel to Nice by train

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Distance: 454.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

easyJet, Air Dolomiti, 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 St Louis to Nice Ville via Mulhouse Ville and Marseille St Charles in around 9h 21m.

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