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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Orsay is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Orsay is to fly and train which takes 4h 56m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Orsay?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Bois Persan via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare de Massy - Palaiseau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Orsay?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Orsay - Ville via Offenburg and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.

How far is it from Basel to Orsay?

The distance between Basel and Orsay is 619 km. The road distance is 486 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Orsay without a car is to train via Offenburg which takes 5h 23m and costs €110 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Basel to Orsay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Orsay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Orsay train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Orsay?

The best way to get from Basel to Orsay is to train via Offenburg which takes 5h 23m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 10h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €320 and takes 6h 22m.

Where does the Basel to Orsay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Orsay train arrive?

Basel to Orsay train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Basel to Orsay?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Orsay is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Basel to Orsay.

Where can I stay near Orsay?

There are 17998+ hotels available in Orsay.

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

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Train via Offenburg
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12 / ...
2. Take the train from Offenburg to Paris Esttrain Tgv
5h 23m
€116–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N199
10h 5m
€52–77
Drive 486 km
1. Drive from Basel to Orsaycar 486 km
5h 39m
€88–127
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 Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
4h 56m
€115–306
Train
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Esttrain 839552 / ...
6h 49m
€102–177
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Aéroport CDG 1 to Orsay - Villetrain B
11h 12m
€62–93
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 Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
6h 10m
€143–354
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
6h 22m
€147–320
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 Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 to Orsay - Villetrain
8h 8m
€196–427

Basel to Orsay by train and foot

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Distance: 619.4 km
Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Orsay, Île-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Orsay - Ville via Offenburg, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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