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

The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Basel is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

Is there a direct bus between Nîmes and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Basel SBB via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Nîmes and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Basel Sbb via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Nîmes to Basel?

The distance between Nîmes and Basel is 694 km. The road distance is 595.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nîmes to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Nîmes to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to Basel bus from?

Nîmes to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Nîmes to Basel train from?

Nîmes to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.

Train or bus from Nîmes to Basel?

The best way to get from Nîmes to Basel is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 90 and takes 12h 25m.

Where does the Nîmes to Basel bus arrive?

Nîmes to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Nîmes to Basel train arrive?

Nîmes to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Nîmes to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Basel is 595 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Nîmes to Basel.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Nîmes to Basel?

Book your Nîmes to Basel bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Nîmes to Basel by train (TGV), bus, train, car, 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 (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Nimes to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
5h 27m
CHF 75–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872
12h 25m
CHF 48–85
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from NÎMES - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pembus 151
2. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
11h 9m
CHF 61–107
Drive 595.1 km
1. Drive from Nîmes to Baselcar 595.1 km
6h 45m
CHF 93–134
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 33m
CHF 109–275
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
6h
CHF 78–228
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nimes to Montpellier Saint-Rochtrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Basel (BSL)plane MPL - BSL
5h 36m
CHF 56–271
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Nimes to Marseille St Charlestrain
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
3. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
8h 43m
CHF 78–239

Nîmes to Basel by train (TGV)

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5h 27mAverage Duration

CHF 75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 693.8 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Nimes to Mulhouse Ville twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 65–220 and the journey takes 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Basel SBB via Montpellier in around 12h 25m.

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