How to travel from Paris to Basel

Travel from Paris, France to Basel, Switzerland is: Partially open.

Is international entry into Basel from Paris restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Basel, Switzerland from Paris?

• 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before boarding for all arrivals by air
• Entry is allowed only for fully vaccinated travellers
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival (certificate required)
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test and can bypass compulsory quarantine on arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Health declaration required

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

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

• Social distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 7/21/21. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Paris to Basel closer to your planned date of departure here.

The current restriction level for returning to Paris, France from Switzerland is: Fully open.

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

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

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

• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required
• Exempted International Movement Certificate for travel required

Which rules do I need to follow in Paris, France regarding COVID-19?

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

• Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 7/23/21. 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 Paris from Basel here.

You can travel between Paris and Basel 3 different ways: flight, bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Basel is by taking a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

This is compared to other travel options to Basel:

Taking a bus is usually $65 (€52) less than taking a flight to Basel, which costs on average $122 (€98) for the same trip.

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Paris to Basel costing on average $70 (€56).

The quickest way to travel from Paris to Basel is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 5 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 11 h 25 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 3 h 1 min   of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 255 miles (412 km) between Paris and Basel.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Basel:

• Flights most often depart from Paris at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Basel at EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
• Buses mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Basel.
• Trains most often depart from Paris at Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Basel at Basel Bahnhof SBB.

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

• You can take a flight from Paris to Basel with KLM. Cheap tickets can be found for $122 (€98) with KLM from Paris to Basel.
• You can go to Basel from Paris by bus with Union Ivkoni International. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $57 (€46) with Union Ivkoni International from Paris to Basel on Omio.
• You can take a train from Paris to Basel with SNCF | TGV Lyria. Cheap tickets can be found for $70 (€56) with SNCF | TGV Lyria from Paris to Basel.

Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Basel with the following travel companies:

• You can find direct flights per day to Basel with HOP!
• You can check for a direct train to Basel with SNCF | TGV Lyria with direct trains per day.

Direct services to Basel tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

When planning your trip from Paris to Basel, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Plane tickets cost $122 (€98) one way on average.
• Bus tickets are costing on average $57 (€46) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $70 (€56) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Paris to Basel online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.