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 €45 - €85 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Orsay is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €120 - €190.

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 Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 34m.

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 Basel Sbb and arriving at Orsay - Ville via Paris Gare d'Austerlitz and Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.

How far is it from Basel to Orsay?

The distance between Basel and Orsay is 553 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 which takes 5h 4m and costs €120 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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 TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Orsay?

The best way to get from Basel to Orsay is to train which takes 5h 4m and costs €120 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 34m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €360 and takes 6h 53m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon 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 18812+ hotels available in Orsay.

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There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Orsay by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 4m
€120–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Parisbus FlixBus N199
10h 34m
€49–83
Drive 486 km
1. Drive from Basel to Orsaycar 486 km
5h 38m
€86–125
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Massy Tgvtrain
5h 19m
€127–336
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
11h 4m
€58–113
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
6h 53m
€117–360
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 Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Massy Tgvtrain
6h 38m
€140–391

Basel to Orsay by train and foot (TGV)

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Distance: 553 km
Duration: 5h 4m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyon once a week. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Paris twice daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 7h 40m.

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