What is the cheapest way to get from The Louvre to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from The Louvre to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Louvre to Basel?

The fastest way to get from The Louvre to Basel is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290.

Is there a direct bus between The Louvre and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from The Louvre to Basel. However, there are services departing from Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.

Is there a direct train between The Louvre and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from The Louvre to Basel. However, there are services departing from Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris Gare de Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from The Louvre to Basel?

The distance between The Louvre and Basel is 525 km. The road distance is 483.9 km.

How do I travel from The Louvre to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from The Louvre to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290.

How long does it take to get from The Louvre to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from The Louvre to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Louvre to Basel bus from?

The Louvre to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the The Louvre to Basel train from?

The Louvre to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.

Train, bus or fly from The Louvre to Basel?

The best way to get from The Louvre to Basel is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 9h 17m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 85 - SFr 240 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the The Louvre to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the The Louvre to Basel train arrive?

The Louvre to Basel train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.

Can I drive from The Louvre to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between The Louvre to Basel is 484 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from The Louvre to Basel.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 992+ hotels available in Basel.

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

There are 6 ways to get from The Louvre to Basel by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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
4h 12m
CHF 152–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus N191
9h 17m
CHF 42–57
Drive 483.9 km
1. Drive from The Louvre to Baselcar 483.9 km
5h 50m
CHF 75–108
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 13m
CHF 88–234
Train via Basel Sbb (TGV)
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4h 15m
CHF 42–132
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 42m
CHF 107–308

The Louvre to Basel by foot, subway, and train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 524.9 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between The Louvre, France and Basel, Switzerland?

Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 150–280 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Basel SBB twice daily. Tickets cost CHF 40–55 and the journey takes 7h 55m.

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