What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Paris?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Paris is to train via Colmar which takes 3h 54m and costs €100 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Paris?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Paris?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Paris. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Paris Est via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Basel to Paris?

The distance between Basel and Paris is 573 km. The road distance is 482.1 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Paris without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Paris without a car is to train via Colmar which takes 3h 54m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Paris?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Basel to Paris, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paris bus from?

Basel to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paris train from?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Paris?

The best way to get from Basel to Paris is to train via Colmar which takes 3h 54m and costs €100 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 8h 9m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €280 and takes 4h 7m.

Where does the Basel to Paris bus arrive?

Basel to Paris bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Paris train arrive?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Colmar station.

Can I drive from Basel to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Paris is 482 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Basel to Paris.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Paris?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Paris?

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Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 21738+ hotels available in Paris.

Can I share a ride from Basel to Paris?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and Paris. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to Paris - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Paris by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, car, or train

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Train via Colmar
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
3h 54m
€108–161
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Parisrideshare 481.8 km
6h 34m
€33
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
8h 9m
€50–75
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
4h 7m
€125–276
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 27m
€102–150
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h
€50–85
Drive 482.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pariscar 482.1 km
5h 49m
€93–134
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
5h 20m
€139–326
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane GVA - CDG
7h 19m
€184–395

Basel to Paris by train

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Distance: 572.7 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Paris, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Paris Est via Colmar in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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