Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
4 h 50 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Basel to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Paris will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 12 buses that leave Basel for Paris on Sat, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 413 km distance in an average of 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
On Sat, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price | €270 Average price |
13h 34m Average duration 13h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average duration 5h 54m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:50 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 16h10 | 1:00 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:50 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 15h20 | 12:10 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:50 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 11h20 | 10:10 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 11h05 | 10:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
Saturday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 1:35 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 11h00 | 12:35 PM Champigny-sur-Marne, Avenue des Grands Godets / D145 | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:35 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 10h20 | 11:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:50 AM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 8h05 | 5:55 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:40 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 7h45 | 11:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 00:20 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Travel from Basel to Paris from $37 (€30) with Omio’s bus partners FlixBus, BlaBlaCar and BlaBlaCar Bus! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Basel to Paris bus information with FlixBus:
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), located 2.6 miles (4.2 km) away from the city centre.
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