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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 80 and takes 11h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Basel is to fly and train which takes 5h 6m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and arriving at Basel, Brausebad via Mulhouse and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Basel. However, there are services departing from Marseille Saint-Charles and arriving at Basel St. Johann via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Marseille to Basel?

The distance between Marseille and Basel is 740 km. The road distance is 655.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Marseille to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Basel bus from?

Marseille to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Marseille to Basel?

The best way to get from Marseille to Basel is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 250. Alternatively, you can bus via Basel Euroairport FR, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 65 and takes 11h 3m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 200 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Marseille to Basel bus arrive?

Marseille to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Mulhouse station.

Where does the Marseille to Basel train arrive?

Marseille to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Marseille to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Marseille to Basel is 656 km. It takes approximately 7h 20m to drive from Marseille to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Marseille to Basel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Marseille 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 Marseille Saint-Charles to Mulhouse Villetrain 84
5h 41m
CHF 99–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Mulhousebus N720
11h 18m
CHF 43–76
Bus via Basel Euroairport FR
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 3m
CHF 47–65
Drive 655.7 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Baselcar 655.7 km
7h 20m
CHF 103–149
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Basel (BSL)plane MRS - BSL
6h 9m
CHF 64–200
Train #2 (TGV)
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
5h 41m
CHF 107–178
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 39m
CHF 104–294
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 6m
CHF 58–249
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
6h 33m
CHF 70–229
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 52m
CHF 130–333

Marseille to Basel by train

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5h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 739.5 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Basel, Switzerland?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Mulhouse Ville once daily. Tickets cost CHF 100–240 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Mulhouse 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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