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

The cheapest way to get from Bordeaux to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 14h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bordeaux to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs SFr 60 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Bordeaux and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Bordeaux to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and arriving at Basel SBB via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Bordeaux and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Bordeaux to Basel. However, there are services departing from Bordeaux St Jean and arriving at Basel Sbb via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Bordeaux to Basel?

The distance between Bordeaux and Basel is 1146 km. The road distance is 817.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Basel without a car is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Bordeaux to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Basel bus from?

Bordeaux to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bordeaux to Basel train from?

Bordeaux to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Bordeaux St Jean station.

Train, bus or fly from Bordeaux to Basel?

The best way to get from Bordeaux to Basel is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs SFr 170 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 180 and takes 4h 20m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 140 and takes 14h 14m.

Where does the Bordeaux to Basel bus arrive?

Bordeaux to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where does the Bordeaux to Basel train arrive?

Bordeaux to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Bordeaux to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Bordeaux to Basel is 817 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Bordeaux to Basel.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 11m
CHF 179–356
Fly to Basel
cheapest
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL)plane BOD - BSL
4h 20m
CHF 65–176
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Genève to Renens VDtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
13h 29m
CHF 133–346
Drive 817.2 km
1. Drive from Bordeaux to Baselcar 817.2 km
8h 52m
CHF 133–192
Train via Antony
1. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Massy Tgvtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h 13m
CHF 174–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N122 / ...
14h 14m
CHF 77–133
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BOD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 48m
CHF 114–313
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane BOD - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
4h 57m
CHF 90–310

Bordeaux to Basel by train

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Distance: 1,146.1 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Bordeaux St Jean to Basel Sbb via Strasbourg in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, easyJet and Air France fly from Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) to Basel (BSL) 3 times a day.

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