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 85 and takes 9h 59m.

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 80 - SFr 220.

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 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 23m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Marseille to Basel, including transfers.

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 100 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 85 and takes 9h 59m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 210 and takes 6h 6m.

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 17m 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 23m
CHF 101–260
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 59m
CHF 41–82
Drive 655.7 km
1. Drive from Marseille to Baselcar 655.7 km
7h 17m
CHF 105–152
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Basel
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Basel (BSL)plane MRS - BSL
6h 6m
CHF 79–201
Train via Basel St. Johann (TGV)
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
5h 41m
CHF 82–209
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Bernbus N882
2. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
10h 59m
CHF 61–124
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 83–218
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 40m
CHF 109–275
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 30m
CHF 73–196
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 59m
CHF 123–280

Marseille to Basel by train

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5h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 743.6 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 90–230 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Mulhouse 3 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 30–75 and the journey takes 9h 20m.

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