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

The cheapest way to get from Rouen to Basel is to bus via Paris which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rouen to Basel is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Rouen and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Rouen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rouen and arriving at Basel SBB via La Défense and Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Rouen and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Rouen to Basel. However, there are services departing from Rouen Rive Droite and arriving at Basel Sbb via Saint-Lazare and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Rouen to Basel?

The distance between Rouen and Basel is 666 km. The road distance is 617.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Rouen to Basel without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Rouen to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rouen to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Rouen to Basel train from?

Rouen to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rouen Rive Droite station.

Train or bus from Rouen to Basel?

The best way to get from Rouen to Basel is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 85 and takes 11h 1m.

Where does the Rouen to Basel bus arrive?

Rouen to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris La Défense station.

Where does the Rouen to Basel train arrive?

Rouen to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Can I drive from Rouen to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Rouen to Basel is 617 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Rouen to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Rouen 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
best
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain Ter / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
5h 46m
CHF 125–216
Bus via Paris
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rouen to Paris La Défensebus 742 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
11h 1m
CHF 46–83
Drive 617.2 km
1. Drive from Rouen to Baselcar 617.2 km
7h 1m
CHF 101–146
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 47m
CHF 137–359
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 25m
CHF 55–107
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
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
7h 16m
CHF 152–405
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Basel (BSL)plane ORY - BSL
8h 10m
CHF 120–447

Rouen to Basel by train and subway

85Weekly Services

5h 46mAverage Duration

CHF 125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 665.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a train from Rouen Rive Droite to Basel Sbb via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rouen to Basel SBB via Paris La Défense, La Défense, Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès, and Paris in around 11h 1m.

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