How to travel from Paris to Basel

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Basel

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $100.

Distance: 256 miles (413 km)

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Driving

$164

Average price

$73

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Cheapest

$314

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$223

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(fuel + tolls)

4h 54m

Average total duration

4h 24m

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30m

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7h 30m

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7h 0m

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5h 23m

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2h 23m

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5h 50m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Basel is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

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

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Basel costing on average $164 (€132).

A bus is $242 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Basel costing on average $314 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Paris and Basel including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Paris to Basel among Omio's users.

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from Paris to Basel

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

Our recommendation

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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
    10:30 AM8h30
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM8h30
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    7:00 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $531One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9211
    10:22 AM3h01
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    1:23 PMBasel SBB
    $2831One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9215+TER96133
    2:22 PM3h23
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    5:45 PMBasel St. Johann
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6705+TER96221
    11:18 AM3h50
    Paris Gare de Lyon
    3:08 PMBasel SBB
    $1291One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI2369+TER96225 · 96131
    1:52 PM3h23
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    5:15 PMBasel St. Johann
    $1331One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 PM11h10
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    4:25 AMBasel, Bahnhof
    $671One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 AM7h55
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    1:50 PMBasel, Bahnhof
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7370+KLM CityhopperAF8320 · AF3121
    8:15 PM37h30
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4431One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7370+KLMAF3224+KLM CityhopperAF3121
    8:15 PM37h30
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4431One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7348+KLMAF3184+KLM CityhopperAF3121
    9:25 PM36h20
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:45 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    $4451One-way
    2 transfers

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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, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Basel is a bus with an average price of $73 (€59).

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

A bus is $91 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Basel costing on average $164 (€132).

A bus is $242 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Basel costing on average $314 (€254).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Basel is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Basel take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 24m.

Bus takes on average 7h 0m.

The distance from Paris to Basel is approximately 256 miles (413 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Basel is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 17 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Basel:
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Basel SBB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Basel, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni to go to Basel by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Basel by train.
  • Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Basel by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Basel with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
  • 0 direct flights per day with Air France.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Basel often also extend their vacation to go to Zurich, Strasbourg, Colmar, Milan, 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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