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

The cheapest way to get from Gien to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gien to Basel is to drive which takes 5h 22m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 110.

Is there a direct bus between Gien and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Gien to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gien and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via COSNE/LOIRE Gare SNCF, Eglise, Auxerre and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Gien and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Gien to Basel. However, there are services departing from Gien and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Gien to Basel?

The distance between Gien and Basel is 675 km. The road distance is 454.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gien to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Gien to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gien to Basel bus from?

Gien to Basel bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Gien station.

Where do I catch the Gien to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Gien to Basel?

The best way to get from Gien to Basel is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Gien to Basel bus arrive?

Gien to Basel bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Cosne Sur Loire station.

Where does the Gien to Basel train arrive?

Gien to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Gien to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Gien to Basel is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Gien to Basel.

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

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Gien to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Gien to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Gien to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Ter
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 32m
CHF 123–207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gien to Cosne Sur Loirebus
2. Take the bus from COSNE/LOIRE Gare SNCF to ST AMAND EN PUISAYE Eglisebus 550
3. Take the bus from Eglise to 6 Rue Paul Doumerbus 861
4. Take the bus from Auxerre to Basel Euroairport FRbus
11h 29m
CHF 48–76
Drive 454.5 km
1. Drive from Gien to Baselcar 454.5 km
5h 22m
CHF 74–106
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gien to Paris Gare De Lyontrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 38m
CHF 138–366
Train via Dijon
1. Take the train from Gien to Neverstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Dijon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
6h 41m
CHF 124–325
Train via Dijon #2
1. Take the train from Gien to Neverstrain Ter
2. Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 44m
CHF 89–325
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gien to Paris Gare De Lyontrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 6m
CHF 152–427
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Gien to Paris Bercytrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Basel (BSL)plane ORY - BSL
7h 53m
CHF 135–441

Gien to Basel by train

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5h 32mAverage Duration

CHF 123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 674.9 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Gien, Centre-Val de Loire, France and Basel, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Gien to Basel Sbb via Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gien to Basel, Brausebad via Cosne Sur Loire, COSNE/LOIRE Gare SNCF, Eglise, Auxerre, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 11h 29m.

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