How to travel from Basel to Nice

Travel from Basel, Switzerland to Nice, France is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Nice from Basel restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Nice, France from Basel?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Nice, France?

The government of France has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Basel to Nice closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Basel, Switzerland from France is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Basel, Switzerland from Nice, France?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Basel from Nice?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Basel, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Basel from Nice here.

There are 3 ways to get from Basel to Nice: bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nice is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $36 (€31) compared to other travel options to Nice:

A bus is generally $107 (€93) less than a flight for the same journey. Taking a flight costs on average $143 (€124) from Basel to Nice.

A bus is generally $46 (€40) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $82 (€71) from Basel to Nice.

The fastest way to get to Nice from Basel is by flight with an average travel time of 6 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Nice can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 16 h 55 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 18 h 15 min.

The distance is approximately 266 miles (429 km) from Basel to Nice.

The average frequency per day from Basel to Nice is:

• 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Nice from Basel as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Basel to Nice:

• Most travelers board their bus from Basel, Bahnhof and arrive in Nice, Boulevard Jacqueline Auriol Supérieur (Aéroport Terminal 2).
• Most travelers catch their flight from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Nice Cote d'Azur Airport.
• Most travelers who buy a train ticket from Basel to Nice depart from Basel SBB to Nice Ville.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Basel to Nice:

• You can travel by bus between Basel and Nice with Flixbus, and you can find Flixbus Basel to Nice tickets for $36 (€31) on Omio.
• You can travel to Nice from Basel by flight with Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $143 (€124) with Lufthansa from Basel to Nice.
• You can go to Nice from Basel by train with SNCF | Intercités de nuit. You'll see cheap train tickets for $82 (€71) with SNCF | Intercités de nuit from Basel to Nice on Omio.

Before traveling from Basel to Nice, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket is costing on average $36 (€31) one way for this journey.
• A plane ticket costs $143 (€124) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket is costing on average $82 (€71) one way for this route.

But we recommend booking Basel to Nice tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.