There are 7 ways to get from Gare Montparnasse to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Quai de la Gare (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
4h 30mCHF 97–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
9h 35mCHF 47–72Drive 485.7 km
- Drive from Gare Montparnasse to Baselcar 485.7 km
5h 49mCHF 93–135Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
4h 19mCHF 111–277Train
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
4h 32mCHF 160–250Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport, train
- Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 48mCHF 128–316Fly Paris Orly Airport to Basel
- Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Basel (BSL)plane ORY - BSL
6h 36mCHF 133–284
Gare Montparnasse to Basel by subway, foot, and train (TGV)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 280.
No, there is no direct bus from Gare Montparnasse to Basel. However, there are services departing from Maine - Vaugirard and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Gare Montparnasse to Basel. However, there are services departing from Montparnasse Bienvenue and arriving at Basel Sbb via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Gare Montparnasse and Basel is 527 km. The road distance is 485.7 km.
The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Basel without a car is to train via Quai de la Gare which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Gare Montparnasse to Basel, including transfers.
Gare Montparnasse to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.
Gare Montparnasse to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Gare Montparnasse to Basel is to train via Quai de la Gare which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 95 - SFr 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 75 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 110 - SFr 280 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Gare Montparnasse, France and Basel, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb every 4 hours. Tickets cost CHF 95–150 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris to Basel SBB once daily. Tickets cost CHF 45–70 and the journey takes 7h 55m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Basel via Toulouse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–310
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Basel via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- CHF 60–340
Flights from Paris Orly Airport to Basel via Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- CHF 120–310
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–270
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 35–250
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 75–210
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–270
- Website
- condor.com
Flights from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Zurich Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- CHF 85–200
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 95–150
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 160–250
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Paris to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gare Montparnasse to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Gare Montparnasse to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gare Montparnasse to Basel is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Gare Montparnasse to Basel.
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