How to travel from Paris to Basel

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Travel Information between Paris and Basel

Distance255 miles (412 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$29 - $171
Cheapest modeBus • $29 (€26) • 8 h 20 min
Fastest modeFlight • $171 (€154) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 255 miles (412 km) from Paris to Basel. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus, Air France or SNCF | TGV Lyria among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Paris to Basel.

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from Paris to Basel

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
05:55AM7h55
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
01:50PMBasel, Bahnhof
$441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:55AM7h55
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
01:50PMBasel, Bahnhof
$441One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF1292
12:45PM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
01:50PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$4841One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI2365+SNCF TER96251 · 96119
09:25AM3h20
Paris Gare de l'Est
12:45PMBasel St. Johann
$1541One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI2365+SNCF TER96251 · 96119
09:25AM3h25
Paris Gare de l'Est
12:50PMBasel SBB
$1551One-way
2 transfers
TGV INOUI9575+SNCF TER96225
01:54PM3h14
Paris Gare de l'Est
05:08PMBasel SBB
$1551One-way
1 transfer
KLMAF8374+KLM CityhopperAF3210
09:05AM8h20
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:25PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$2731One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1840+KLM CityhopperAF3211
02:20PM7h45
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$2881One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1650+KLM CityhopperAF3211
01:25PM8h40
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
10:05PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$2881One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Basel

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Basel, 100,00% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Basel and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Basel.

FAQs

There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Basel including taking a bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Basel is a bus with an average price of $29 (€26).

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

A bus is $142 (€128) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $171 (€154) from Paris to Basel.

A bus is $24 (€22) less than a train with an average ticket price of $53 (€48) from Paris to Basel.

The fastest way from Paris to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Basel that take longer:

Getting to Basel by bus takes 8 h 20 min on average.

Train takes 3 h 4 min on average.

Basel is approximately 255 miles (412 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Basel is:

  • 7 buses per day.
  • 1 flight per day.
  • Around 19 trains per day.

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

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

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
  • Most travelers board their plane from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Paris to Basel depart from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB.

The following travel companies offer services from Paris to Basel:

  • Travel with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Basel. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Paris to Basel tickets on Omio for $29 (€26).
  • Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines or Lufthansa Cityline (2) can get you to Basel by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Air France from Paris to Basel for $201 (€182) on Omio.
  • SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF ICE, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV or SNCF (3) can take you to Basel by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for SNCF | TGV INOUI from Paris to Basel for $53 (€48).

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

  • You can check for a direct bus to Basel with FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
  • You'll find 5 direct trains a day to Basel with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI.

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 journey.

Omio customers who travel from Paris to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Milan, Strasbourg or Amsterdam. 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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