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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 16h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 220.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux and arriving at Basel SBB via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Basel?

The distance between Bordeaux and Basel is 1065 km. The road distance is 816.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Bordeaux to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Basel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Basel train from?

Bordeaux to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Basel?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 6h 56m and costs SFr 190 - SFr 290. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 55 - SFr 220 and takes 4h 29m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 16h 20m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Basel bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Basel train arrive?

Bordeaux to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Basel is 816 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from Bordeaux to Basel.

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

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Bordeaux to Basel - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bordeaux to Basel by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 56m
CHF 194–290
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
4h 29m
CHF 60–216
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Genevabus
3. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
14h 27m
CHF 120–201
Drive 816.2 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Baselcar 816.2 km
8h 54m
CHF 145–209
Train
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 22m
CHF 212–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N1149
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel SBBbus 207 / ...
16h 20m
CHF 94–133
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 47m
CHF 106–315
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 1m
CHF 68–285

Bordeaux to Basel by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 1,065 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Gare de l'Est, and Paris Est in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, easyJet and Air France fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day.

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