How to travel from Dijon to Basel

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Compare train and bus for Dijon to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dijon to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł90 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł90, while a train costs an average of zł171.

Distance: 120 miles (194 km)

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Train
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Driving

zł171

Average price

zł90

Average price

Cheapest

zł489

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 4m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 54m

Average total duration

3h 24m

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30m

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2h 53m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV INOUI

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FlixBus

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Dijon to Basel is a bus with an average price of zł90.

This is compared to other travel options from Dijon to Basel:

A bus is zł81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Basel costing on average zł171.

The fastest way to travel from Dijon to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dijon and Basel including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dijon to Basel among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 1h 19m faster (1h 34m by train vs 2h 53m by car) and roughly zł318 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (zł171 vs zł489). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Dijon to Basel

How to get from Dijon to Basel by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dijon to Basel is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM3h55
    Dijon, Gare Routière
    1:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    711One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:55 AM3h55
    Dijon, Gare Routière
    1:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    711One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    8:01 PM1h25
    Dijon station
    9:26 PMBasel SBB
    4431One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6709+TER96145
    6:56 PM1h49
    Dijon station
    8:45 PMBasel St. Johann
    1481One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6709+TER96145
    6:56 PM1h54
    Dijon station
    8:50 PMBasel SBB
    1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6711+TER96241
    8:35 PM2h03
    Dijon station
    10:38 PMBasel SBB
    1521One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:30 PM4h30
    Dijon, Gare Routière
    7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    761One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dijon to Basel

Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dijon to Basel.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Dijon and Basel including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dijon to Basel is a bus with an average price of zł90.

This is compared to other travel options from Dijon to Basel:

A bus is zł81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dijon to Basel costing on average zł171.

The fastest way to travel from Dijon to Basel is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 54m.

The distance from Dijon to Basel is approximately 120 miles (194 km).
The average frequency per day from Dijon to Basel is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dijon and Basel as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dijon to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dijon station and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dijon, Gare Routière and arrive in Basel, Bahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dijon to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dijon to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dijon to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Basel and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Basel to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Basel, you can visit the Tinguely Museum to see kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and explore the charming Old Town with its medieval buildings and vibrant markets. Art enthusiasts can visit the Fondation Beyeler for modern and tribal art or attend Art Basel for contemporary artworks. Notable sights include the Gothic Basel Minster, the Kunstmuseum Basel, the playful Tinguely Fountain, Basel Zoo, and the historically significant Rathaus Basel with its red sandstone facade.
Two to three days are sufficient to explore Basel's key attractions, including its museums, old town, and the Rhine River.

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