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

The cheapest way to get from Orsay to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 28 - SFr 45 and takes 12h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Orsay to Basel is to train and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs SFr 90 - SFr 270.

Is there a direct train between Orsay and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Orsay to Basel. However, there are services departing from Orsay Ville and arriving at Basel Sbb via Châtelet les Halles and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Orsay to Basel?

The distance between Orsay and Basel is 549 km. The road distance is 485.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Orsay to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Orsay to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Orsay to Basel train from?

Orsay to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Train or bus from Orsay to Basel?

The best way to get from Orsay to Basel is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs SFr 45 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus via Auxerre, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 59m.

Where does the Orsay to Basel train arrive?

Orsay to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.

Can I drive from Orsay to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Orsay to Basel is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Orsay to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Basel.

Orsay to Basel - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Orsay to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, 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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4h 43m
CHF 45–160
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris Bercy Seine Bus Stop to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strassebus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
12h 7m
CHF 28–43
Bus via Auxerre
1. Take the bus from Paris - Massy-Palaiseau to Auxerrebus Ski73
2. Take the bus from Auxerre to Basel Euroairport FRbus N191
9h 59m
CHF 46–70
Drive 485.4 km
1. Drive from Orsay to Baselcar 485.4 km
5h 41m
CHF 79–114
Train, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Orsay Ville to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2train
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 35m
CHF 93–265
Train, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Orsay Ville to Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2train
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 9m
CHF 108–329

Orsay to Basel by train (TGV)

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4h 43mAverage Duration

CHF 45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 549.3 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Orsay, Île-de-France, France and Basel, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 40–150 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orsay Ville to Basel, Brausebad via Massy - Palaiseau, Paris - Massy-Palaiseau, Auxerre, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 9h 59m.

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