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 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 4m.

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 7m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 240.

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 4m.

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 Sbb via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Marseille to Basel?

The distance between Marseille and Basel is 744 km. The road distance is 676.7 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 23m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m 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 23m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 50 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 4m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 20m.

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 677 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Marseille to Basel.

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

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Marseille to Basel - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Marseille to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marseille Saint-Charles to Mulhouse Villetrain 84
5h 23m
CHF 112–321
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 4m
CHF 51–92
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marseille to Bernbus FlixBus N882 / ...
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
10h 40m
CHF 71–165
Drive 676.7 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Baselcar 676.7 km
6h 49m
CHF 106–153
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 28m
CHF 103–351
Train via Basel St. Johann (TGV)
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
5h 44m
CHF 141–222
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 7m
CHF 74–234
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Basel (BSL)plane MRS - BSL
6h 20m
CHF 70–210
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 38m
CHF 83–249
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 57m
CHF 146–390
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
7h 40m
CHF 97–253

Marseille to Basel by train

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5h 23mAverage Duration

CHF 112Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.9 km
Duration: 5h 23m

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 100–230 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 once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–85 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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