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 €50 - €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, Brausebad and arriving at Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Basel Euroairport FR, Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Apach Moselle via Strasbourg and Metz Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Basel to Schengen?

The distance between Basel and Schengen is 329 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 via Metz which takes 4h 39m and costs €60 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m 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 Euroairport FR station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Schengen train from?

Basel to Schengen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Schengen?

The best way to get from Basel to Schengen is to train via Metz which takes 4h 39m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €17 - €65 and takes 7h 28m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Schengen?

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Basel to Schengen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 6 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 via Metz
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Metz Ville to Apach Moselletrain Ter
4h 39m
€64–93
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 Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillonbus N831
7h 28m
€17–64
Drive 288.7 km
1. Drive from Basel to Schengencar 288.7 km
3h 8m
€50–73
Train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
4h 54m
€64–99
Train #2 (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourgtrain Tgv
5h 6m
€54–118

Basel to Schengen by train

4Weekly Trains

4h 39mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 329.5 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Apach Moselle via Strasbourg and Metz Ville in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €19–60 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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