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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Orsay is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Orsay is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 9m and costs €95 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Orsay?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bois Persan via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Orsay?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Orsay. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Orsay - Ville via Strasbourg and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to Orsay?

The distance between Basel and Orsay is 601 km. The road distance is 486 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Orsay without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 9m and costs €95 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Basel to Orsay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Orsay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Orsay train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Orsay?

The best way to get from Basel to Orsay is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 9m and costs €95 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 9h 50m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €330 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Basel to Orsay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Orsay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Orsay?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Orsay is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Basel to Orsay.

Where can I stay near Orsay?

There are 18457+ hotels available in Orsay.

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There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Orsay by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4h 9m
€96–401
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
9h 50m
€44–74
Drive 486 km
1. Drive from Basel to Orsaycar 486 km
5h 39m
€85–122
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 Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
4h 55m
€115–296
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
6h 15m
€106–182
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Aéroport CDG 1 to Orsay - Villetrain B
11h 15m
€70–113
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 Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
6h 14m
€136–383
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
6h 28m
€117–330

Basel to Orsay by train and foot

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4h 9mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 601.1 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Orsay, Île-de-France, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Orsay - Ville via Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 8h 10m.

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