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 €45 - €85 and takes 10h 52m.

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 17m and costs €35 - €180.

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 Congrès / Promenade via Aéroport / Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Nice Ville via Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.

How far is it from Basel to Nice?

The distance between Basel and Nice is 455 km. The road distance is 648.5 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 Dijon which takes 8h 50m and costs €180 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Nice?

The best way to get from Basel to Nice is to fly which takes 4h 17m and costs €35 - €180. Alternatively, you can train via Dijon, which costs €180 - €310 and takes 8h 50m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 52m.

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 Dijon Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Nice?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Nice is 648 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Basel to Nice.

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

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Where can I stay near Nice?

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Basel to Nice - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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

Fly from Basel
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
4h 17m
€39–177
Train via Dijon (TGV)
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
8h 50m
€186–303
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Nice Airportbus FlixBus N508
10h 52m
€48–81
Drive 648.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nicecar 648.5 km
6h 38m
€114–164
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 37m
€52–227
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 22m
€110–320
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 15m
€112–359
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Nice Villetrain Tgv
9h 21m
€192–323
Bus via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
14h 56m
€69–145

Basel to Nice by train (TGV)

5Weekly Trains

8h 50mAverage Duration

€186Cheapest Price

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Distance: 454.6 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

easyJet 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 Basel Sbb to Nice Ville via Dijon Ville in around 8h 50m.

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