How to travel from Nice to Basel

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Basel

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $90.

Distance: 266 miles (429 km)

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$143

Average price

$74

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$213

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5h 23m

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2h 23m

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10h 33m

Average total duration

10h 3m

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30m

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10h 46m

Average total duration

10h 16m

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30m

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1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.4kg

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from Nice to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM12h15
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 PM12h15
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:20 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1251One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • easyJetU21755
    6:10 AM1h15
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    7:25 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $1831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ZOU!17480+TGV INOUI9896+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    12:30 PM8h56
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    9:26 PMBasel SBB
    $2661One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV INOUI6176+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    11:57 AM9h29
    Nice-Ville
    9:26 PMBasel SBB
    $2841One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI6174+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    9:58 AM9h28
    Nice-Ville
    7:26 PMBasel SBB
    $2961One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:50 AM13h45
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    10:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:35 PM10h25
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    3:00 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1401One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM14h15
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    10:35 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF8270+KLM CityhopperAF3211
    5:10 PM4h40
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    9:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMAF3175+KLM CityhopperAF5194
    6:20 AM7h35
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    1:55 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3771One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1476+German AirwaysKL1947
    12:25 PM5h25
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    5:50 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $3901One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Nice 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 Nice to Basel.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Basel including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Basel is a flight with an average price of $48 (€39).

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

A flight is $0.77 (€0.63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nice to Basel costing on average $49 (€40).

A flight is $41 (€34) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Basel costing on average $90 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 10m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 25m.

Train takes on average 8h 29m.

The distance from Nice to Basel is approximately 266 miles (429 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Basel is:
  • Around 24 flights per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice 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 Nice to Basel:
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, Air Corsica to go to Basel by flight.
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, Trenitalia to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur to go to Basel by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with easyJet.
  • 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Nice 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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