There are 8 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- Fly from Basel (BSL) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane BSL - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
6h 28m€55–206Train
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain Re / ...
11h 36m€161–336Bus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Dijonbus
- Take the bus from Dijon to Barcelona Airport El Prat T1bus
- Take the bus from Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 to Salou - Monument Jaume Ibus
18h 54m€98–173Drive 1,092.8 km
- Drive from Basel to Saloucar 1,092.8 km
10h 50m€194–280Train to Zurich Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
- Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane ZRH - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 42m€99–257Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane SXB - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
7h 46m€77–325Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
- Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
- Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane GVA - BCN
- Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragonatrain
9h 25m€131–337Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Lyonbus FlixBus 122 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Tarragona - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 40m€86–140
Basel to Salou by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Salou is to bus via Lyon which costs €85 - €140 and takes 19h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Salou is to fly and train which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Salou. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Salou - Monument Jaume I via Basel Euroairport FR, Dijon and Barcelona Airport El Prat T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to Salou. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Port Aventura via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants and Tarragona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Basel and Salou is 937 km. The road distance is 1092.8 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Salou without a car is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs €160 - €340.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Basel to Salou, including transfers.
Basel to Salou bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel to Salou train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
The best way to get from Basel to Salou is to train which takes 11h 36m and costs €160 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 18h 54m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Salou, Spain?
You can take a train from St Louis to Port Aventura via Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, Barcelona-Sants, and Tarragona in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Salou - Monument Jaume I via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Dijon, and Barcelona Airport El Prat T1 in around 18h 54m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–170
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–240
Flights from Geneva International Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–180
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Tarragona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Salou bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.
Basel to Salou train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Salou is 1093 km. It takes approximately 10h 50m to drive from Basel to Salou.
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