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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Salou is to bus via Montpellier which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Salou is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs €50 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Salou?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Salou. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Pg. Jaume via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Tarragona Estació d'autobusos. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Salou?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salou. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Salou-Port Aventura via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona Sants and Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Salou?

The distance between Basel and Salou is 965 km. The road distance is 1076.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Salou without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 27m and costs €130 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Basel to Salou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Salou bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Salou train from?

Basel to Salou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train or bus from Basel to Salou?

The best way to get from Basel to Salou is to train via Lyon which takes 12h 27m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 55m.

Where does the Basel to Salou bus arrive?

Basel to Salou bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Montpellier station.

Where does the Basel to Salou train arrive?

Basel to Salou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Basel to Salou?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Salou is 1077 km. It takes approximately 11h 14m to drive from Basel to Salou.

Where can I stay near Salou?

There are 3654+ hotels available in Salou.

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

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

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

Fly from Basel, train
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
6h 27m
€53–217
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
3. Take the train from Barcelona Sants to Tarragonatrain R15 / ...
12h 27m
€139–242
Bus via Montpellier
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Montpellierbus FlixBus N872
2. Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
18h 55m
€76–126
Drive 1,076.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Saloucar 1,076.8 km
11h 14m
€184–266
Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
7h 47m
€89–285
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
3. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
7h 47m
€79–276
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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 Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
4. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Camp De Tarragonatrain
9h 26m
€129–352
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Perpignantrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Perpignan to Camp De Tarragonatrain 9730
12h 56m
€177–296
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Dijonbus
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
3. Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Salou - Monument Jaume Ibus
18h 56m
€68–193

Basel to Salou by train

7Weekly Trains

12h 27mAverage Duration

€139Cheapest Price

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Distance: 965.3 km
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Salou, Spain?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Salou-Port Aventura via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona Sants, and Tarragona in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Pg. Jaume via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station and Tarragona Estació d'autobusos in around 18h 55m.

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