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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 160.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Basel. However, there are services departing from Congrès / Promenade and arriving at Basel SBB via Centre Commercial Cap 3000 and Nice Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nice Ville and arriving at Basel Sbb via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Nice to Basel?

The distance between Nice and Basel is 454 km. The road distance is 649.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Basel without a car is to train which takes 8h 41m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 310.

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Nice to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Basel bus from?

Nice to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice Airport station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Basel train from?

Nice to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nice Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Nice to Basel?

The best way to get from Nice to Basel is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 310 and takes 8h 41m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 12h 3m.

Where does the Nice to Basel bus arrive?

Nice to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.

Where does the Nice to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nice to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Basel is 649 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Nice to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Basel.

Nice to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Nice to Basel by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Basel
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)NCE - BSL
3h 59m
CHF 33–156
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Mulhouse VilleTgv
8h 41m
CHF 124–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Basel SBBN508
12h 3m
CHF 48–73
Drive 649.5 km
1. Drive from Nice to Basel649.5 km
6h 40m
CHF 105–151
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)NCE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 23m
CHF 88–230
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbb
5h 10m
CHF 54–186
Bus via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to MulhouseBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 28m
CHF 40–101

Nice to Basel by train (TGV)

14Weekly Trains

8h 41mAverage Duration

CHF 124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 453.7 km
Duration: 3h 59m

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

easyJet flies from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL) once daily. Alternatively, TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Mulhouse Ville twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 100–280 and the journey takes 7h 56m.

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