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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Orléans is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Orléans is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €120 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Orléans?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Orléans. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Orléans?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Orléans. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Orleans via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Gare de l'Est and Paris Austerlitz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Basel to Orléans?

The distance between Basel and Orléans is 698 km. The road distance is 506.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Orléans without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €120 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Basel to Orléans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Orléans bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Orléans train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Orléans?

The best way to get from Basel to Orléans is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Basel to Orléans bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Orléans train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Orléans?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Orléans is 506 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Basel to Orléans.

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

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Where can I stay near Orléans?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain Ter
5h 37m
€123–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 16m
€55–87
Drive 506.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to Orléanscar 506.4 km
6h 8m
€91–131
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain
5h 49m
€137–347
Train via Dijon
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Orleanstrain Ter
9h 28m
€106–190
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Dijonbus
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Neverstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Nevers to Orleanstrain Ter
9h 57m
€86–151
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain
7h 7m
€162–384
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
2. Take the train from Juvisy to Les Aubrais Orleanstrain
8h 16m
€141–367
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
4. Take the train from Paris Austerlitz to Orleanstrain
9h 1m
€213–446

Basel to Orléans by train and subway

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5h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 697.9 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Orleans via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, Gare de l'Est, Gare d'Austerlitz, and Paris Austerlitz in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Orléans - Georges Pompidou Bus Stop via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 10h 16m.

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