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 €35 - €75 and takes 10h 32m.

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 54m and costs €80 - €220.

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, Brausebad and arriving at Bois Persan via Basel Euroairport FR, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Massy - Palaiseau RER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

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 Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

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 54m and costs €80 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m 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 Euroairport FR 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 54m and costs €80 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 32m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €280 and takes 6h 25m.

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 38m to drive from Basel to Orsay.

Where can I stay near Orsay?

There are 18172+ hotels available in Orsay.

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

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

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

Train via Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
4h 54m
€84–216
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus N199
10h 32m
€39–73
Drive 486 km
1. Drive from Basel to Orsaycar 486 km
5h 38m
€85–123
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 58m
€105–266
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay Villetrain B
6h 9m
€119–207
Bus via Colmar
1. Take the bus from Basel to Colmarbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Colmar to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 58m
€46–82
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 18m
€136–423
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
6h 25m
€72–280
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
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 Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane GVA - ORY
7h 8m
€147–459

Basel to Orsay by train and foot

32Weekly Services

4h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 601.5 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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