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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Provence is to drive which costs €90 - €140 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Provence is to drive which takes 6h 42m and costs €90 - €140.

How far is it from Basel to Provence?

The distance between Basel and Provence is 886 km. The road distance is 540.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Provence without a car is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €150 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Basel to Provence, including transfers.

Train or bus from Basel to Provence?

The best way to get from Basel to Provence is to train which takes 9h 6m and costs €150 - €450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 56m.

Can I drive from Basel to Provence?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Provence is 540 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Basel to Provence.

Where can I stay near Provence?

There are 181+ hotels available in Provence.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Provence by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille Saint-Charles84
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Chateau Arnoux St AubanTer
9h 6m
€156–441
Drive 540.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Basel to Provence540.1 km
6h 42m
€95–137
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to GrenobleN839
2. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Rn 8552
11h 56m
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence to Chateau Arnoux St Auban
7h 25m
€132–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to BernIc6 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to GrenobleTer
4. Take the bus from Gare Routière to Rn 8552
10h 40m
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)SXB - NCE
3. Take the train from St Isidore to DIGNE LES BAINS - GARE CPZou /car
9h 59m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from St Isidore to DIGNE LES BAINS - GARE CPZou /car
10h 48m
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from St Isidore to DIGNE LES BAINS - GARE CPZou /car
9h 37m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence to Chateau Arnoux St Auban
8h 19m
€160–353

Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights

8Weekly Planes

2h 6mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 886.2 km
Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Provence via Mulhouse Ville, Marseille St Charles, and Chateau Arnoux St Auban in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Provence via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Gare Routière, and Rn 85 in around 11h 56m.

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