How to travel from Marseille to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Marseille to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a flight costs an average of $161.

Distance: 313 miles (504 km)

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Flight

$155

Average price

$76

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Cheapest

$263

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6h 1m

Average total duration

5h 31m

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30m

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11h 23m

Average total duration

10h 53m

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4h 25m

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1h 25m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.5 - 1.3kg

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TGV INOUI

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FlixBus

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from Marseille to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    09:30AM14h05
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    11:35PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $851One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    05:00AM17h35
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    10:35PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $841One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7347+Air France HopAF1192
    06:00AM3h55
    Marseille Provence Airport
    09:55AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TGV INOUI9896+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    03:56PM5h30
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    09:26PMBasel SBB
    $1601One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI9896+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223+TER96142
    03:56PM5h47
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    09:43PMBasel St. Johann
    $1651One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV INOUI5516+TER96127
    09:45AM6h30
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    04:15PMBasel St. Johann
    $1871One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00PM16h35
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    02:35PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35PM16h10
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    04:45AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    01:50AM12h45
    Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
    02:35PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI6805+easyJetU21056
    10:18AM12h47
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    11:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1601One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17489+easyJetU21056
    04:57PM6h08
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    11:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1721One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI6173+easyJetU21056
    12:28PM10h37
    Marseille Saint-Charles
    11:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Marseille 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 Marseille to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Basel is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

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

A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Basel costing on average $72 (€58).

A bus is $116 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Basel costing on average $161 (€131).

The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 50m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 30m.

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

The distance from Marseille to Basel is approximately 313 miles (504 km).
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Basel is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Marseille to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with easyJet to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Marseille to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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.

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