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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Paris is to drive which takes 5h 58m and costs €95 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Paris?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Paris. However, there are services departing from Wadersloh, Bücker and arriving at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof and Münster bus stop. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

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 Oelde and arriving at Paris Nord via Hamm and Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Basel to Paris?

The distance between Basel and Paris is 691 km. The road distance is 631.5 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 Cologne which takes 6h 53m and costs €210 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, depart from Beckum, Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Paris train from?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamm station.

Train or bus from Basel to Paris?

The best way to get from Basel to Paris is to train via Cologne which takes 6h 53m and costs €210 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 45m.

Where does the Basel to Paris bus arrive?

Basel to Paris bus services, operated by Regionalverkehr Münsterland GmbH, arrive at Münster Von-Steuben-Straße station.

Where does the Basel to Paris train arrive?

Basel to Paris train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Basel to Paris?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Paris is 632 km. It takes approximately 5h 58m to drive from Basel to Paris.

Where can I stay near Paris?

There are 23634+ hotels available in Paris.

Basel to Paris - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 473 bus

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

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
6h 53m
€211–410
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Beckum, Busbahnhof to Münster Von-Steuben-Straßebus S30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Münster bus stop to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus N71
12h 45m
€58–100
Drive 631.5 km
1. Drive from Basel to Pariscar 631.5 km
5h 58m
€98–141
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
7h 22m
Train
1. Take the train from Oelde to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
8h 19m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Oelde to Koeln Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
8h 43m
Bus, line 473 bus, train, train to Hannover Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Wadersloh, Bücker to Sünninghausen, Dorfplatzbus
2. Take the bus from Sünninghausen, Dorfplatz to Oelde, Bahnhofbus
3. Take the train from Oelde to Bielefeld Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
5. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAJ - CDG
8h 5m
€167–406
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Oelde to Essen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
9h 2m

Basel to Paris by bus

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12h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 691 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a vehicle from Basel to Paris Nord via Oelde, Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Hamm, and Koeln Hbf in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wadersloh, Bücker to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) via Diestedde, Dorfplatz, Diestedde, Abzw. Oelde, Beckum, Busbahnhof, Münster Von-Steuben-Straße, and Münster bus stop in around 12h 45m.

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