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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Orsay is to drive which costs €80 - €130 and takes 5h 38m.

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 3h 54m and costs €110 - €190.

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 de Lyon and Châtelet - Les Halles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Orsay?

The distance between Basel and Orsay is 549 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 3h 54m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Basel to Orsay, including transfers.

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 or fly from Basel to Orsay?

The best way to get from Basel to Orsay is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €120 - €430 and takes 6h 28m.

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 19131+ hotels available in Orsay.

Basel to Orsay - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Orsay by train (TGV), car, plane, 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.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
3h 54m
€114–181
Drive 486 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Orsaycar 486 km
5h 38m
€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
€125–336
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
€138–415
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
6h 28m
€127–430

Basel to Orsay by train (TGV)

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3h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 549.3 km
Duration: 3h 54m

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 €100–170 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, easyJet, Transavia France, and Air Corsica fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY) twice daily.

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