There are 5 ways to get from France to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4h 7mCHF 97–142Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
9h 18mCHF 47–72Drive 483.2 km
- Drive from Paris to Baselcar 483.2 km
5h 49mCHF 86–124Fly
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 1mCHF 114–255Train via Hôtel de Ville
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
4h 15mCHF 152–252
France to Basel by subway and train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from France to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from France to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 260.
No, there is no direct bus from France to Basel. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from France to Basel. However, there are services departing from Châtelet and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between France and Basel is 524 km. The road distance is 483.2 km.
The best way to get from France to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from France to Basel, including transfers.
France to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
France to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from France to Basel is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 18m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 260 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between France and Basel, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb every 2 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–270
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–140
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 150–250
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
France to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
France to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between France to Basel is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from France to Basel.
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