There are 6 ways to get from Basel to Schengen by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Strasbourg
best- Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
- Take the train from Strasbourg to LuxembourgTgv
4h 54m€64–98Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3635
- Take the train from Metz Ville to LuxembourgTer
7h 14m€22–48Bus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare CentraleN837
7h 14m€29–44Drive 288.8 km
- Drive from Basel to Schengen288.8 km
3h 6m€50–72Train (TGV)
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to LuxembourgTgv
5h 6m€54–118Train via Metz
- Take the train from St Louis to StrasbourgTer
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Metz VilleTer
- Take the train from Metz Ville to Apach MoselleTer
5h 22m€66–92
Basel to Schengen by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basel to Schengen is to bus which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Basel to Schengen is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs €45 - €75.
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 and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
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 5h 22m.
The distance between Basel and Schengen is 368 km. The road distance is 288.8 km.
The best way to get from Basel to Schengen without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Basel to Schengen, including transfers.
Basel to Schengen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel Euroairport FR station.
Basel to Schengen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
The best way to get from Basel to Schengen is to train via Strasbourg which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Schengen, Luxembourg?
You can take a train from St Louis to Schengen, Ennen am Doref via Strasbourg, Luxembourg, and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from St Louis to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €33–37
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Metz Ville to Apach Moselle
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €8–13
- Rail 1st Class
- €13–19
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Strasbourg to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Strasbourg to Metz Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Metz Ville to Luxembourg
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Luxembourg Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Metz Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Basel to Schengen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Luxembourg Gare Centrale station.
Basel to Schengen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Schengen is 289 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Basel to Schengen.
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