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

The cheapest way to get from France to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 58m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between France and Basel?

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.

Is there a direct train between France and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from France to Basel. However, there are services departing from Hôtel de Ville and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from France to Basel?

The distance between France and Basel is 523 km. The road distance is 483.2 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 490.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from France to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the France to Basel train from?

France to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from France to Basel?

The best way to get from France to Basel is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 70 and takes 9h 18m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 35 - SFr 170 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the France to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the France to Basel train arrive?

France to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from France to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between France to Basel is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from France to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1310+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 6 ways to get from France 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 6m
CHF 162–482
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
9h 18m
CHF 37–67
Drive 483.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Baselcar 483.2 km
5h 49m
CHF 78–113
Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
3h 58m
CHF 39–165
Train via Basel Sbb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4h 9m
CHF 92–152
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 1m
CHF 99–255

France to Basel by subway and train

4Weekly Services

4h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between 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 160–480 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 35–65 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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