What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to The Louvre?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to The Louvre is to rideshare which costs €33 and takes 6h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to The Louvre?

The fastest way to get from Basel to The Louvre is to train via Colmar which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and The Louvre?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to The Louvre. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Quai François Mitterrand via Porte Maillot - Palais des Congrès. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and The Louvre?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to The Louvre. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre via Colmar and Gare de l'Est. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from Basel to The Louvre?

The distance between Basel and The Louvre is 576 km. The road distance is 483.4 km.

How do I travel from Basel to The Louvre without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to The Louvre without a car is to train via Colmar which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €200.

How long does it take to get from Basel to The Louvre?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Basel to The Louvre, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to The Louvre bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to The Louvre train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Basel to The Louvre?

The best way to get from Basel to The Louvre is to train via Colmar which takes 4h 9m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Paris, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 9h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €290 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Basel to The Louvre bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to The Louvre train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to The Louvre?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to The Louvre is 483 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Basel to The Louvre.

Where can I stay near The Louvre?

There are 23634+ hotels available in The Louvre.

Can I share a ride from Basel to The Louvre?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Basel and The Louvre. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Basel to The Louvre - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

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

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Train via Colmar
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Colmartrain Ter
2. Take the train from Colmar to Paris Esttrain Tgv
4h 9m
€115–196
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Basel to Parisrideshare 481.8 km
6h 49m
€33
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
9h 7m
€45–75
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
4h 23m
€115–286
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
5h 59m
€102–172
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 54m
€59–102
Drive 483.4 km
1. Drive from Basel to The Louvrecar 483.4 km
5h 52m
€84–121
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
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
5h 42m
€131–376
Fly Basel to Paris Orly Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane BSL - ORY
7h 1m
€103–314

Basel to The Louvre by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 576.2 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and The Louvre, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to The Louvre via Colmar, Paris Est, Gare de l'Est, and Palais Royal - Musée du Louvre in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Paris once daily. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 8h 20m.

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