How to travel from Paris to Basel, Switzerland

There are several options for getting from Paris to Basel by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CHF 25 ($25) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CHF 95 ($95).

The distance between Paris and Basel is around 521km (324 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Paris and Basel by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Basel is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx CHF 95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Basel, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CHF 25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Basel. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Basel with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Paris and Basel. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Basel. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Basel with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 15m.

Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Paris and Basel. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Basel. We recommend that you take the train to Basel Sbb. instead which will take 3h 5m.

The closest major airport to Basel is Zurich Airport (ZRH) (ZRH) which is approximately 74km (46 miles) from Basel. Altenrhein Airport (ACH) (ACH) and Geneva International Airport (GVA) (GVA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Basel. The distance is around 574km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Basel is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around CHF 95 ($95).