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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schengen is to bus via Metz which costs €15 - €23 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Schengen is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Schengen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Schengen?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Schengen. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Apach Moselle via Mulhouse Ville and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Basel to Schengen?

The distance between Basel and Schengen is 375 km. The road distance is 288.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Schengen without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €50 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Basel to Schengen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schengen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Schengen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Schengen?

The best way to get from Basel to Schengen is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs €50 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Schengen bus arrive?

Basel to Schengen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon station.

Where does the Basel to Schengen train arrive?

Basel to Schengen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Metz Ville station.

Can I drive from Basel to Schengen?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schengen is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Basel to Schengen.

Where can I stay near Schengen?

There are 755+ hotels available in Schengen.

Basel to Schengen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Basel to Schengen by train (TGV), 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.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
5h 6m
€54–99
Bus via Metz
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
8h 32m
€16–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N506 / ...
6h 10m
€28–39
Drive 288.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schengencar 288.7 km
3h 8m
€50–71
Train via Metz
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Metz Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Apach Moselletrain Ter
5h 8m
€57–103

Basel to Schengen by train and bus (TGV)

14Weekly Services

5h 6mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.1 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Schengen, Luxembourg?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourg twice daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 2h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus-eu also services this route 4 times a day.

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