What is the cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Eiffel Tower and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Eiffel Tower to Basel. However, there are services departing from Tour Eiffel and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Eiffel Tower to Basel?

The distance between Eiffel Tower and Basel is 529 km. The road distance is 488.1 km.

How do I travel from Eiffel Tower to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290.

How long does it take to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eiffel Tower to Basel bus from?

Eiffel Tower to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Train or bus from Eiffel Tower to Basel?

The best way to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Eiffel Tower to Basel bus arrive?

Eiffel Tower to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from Eiffel Tower to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Eiffel Tower to Basel is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Eiffel Tower to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Basel.

Eiffel Tower to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Eiffel Tower to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
4h 43m
CHF 152–283
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus N191
9h 20m
CHF 42–57
Drive 488.1 km
1. Drive from Eiffel Tower to Baselcar 488.1 km
5h 53m
CHF 77–111
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel to Saint-Michel Notre-Dametrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 27m
CHF 90–247
Train via Basel Sbb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4h 46m
CHF 42–133
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 57m
CHF 109–311

Eiffel Tower to Basel by foot, bus, and train

4Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.9 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Eiffel Tower, France and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 150–280 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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