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

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paris to Basel is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 280.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Basel Sbb. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Paris to Basel?

The distance between Paris and Basel is 521 km. The road distance is 483.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Paris to Basel without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 280.

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

The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Paris to Basel bus from?

Paris to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Basel train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Basel?

The best way to get from Paris to Basel is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 250 and takes 3h 57m.

Where does the Paris to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Paris to Basel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Paris to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Basel is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Paris to Basel.

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

Book your Paris to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Paris to Basel bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
3h 4m
CHF 40–280
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel SBBbus 099 / ...
8h 20m
CHF 20–30
Drive 483.2 km
1. Drive from Paris to Baselcar 483.2 km
5h 49m
CHF 76–110
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
3h 57m
CHF 88–244
Bus via Mulhouse
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 13m
CHF 26–61
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 27m
CHF 107–308

Paris to Basel by train

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Distance: 521.1 km
Duration: 3h 4m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 40–130 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–55 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Union Ivkoni also services this route once a week.

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