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

The cheapest way to get from Nantes to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nantes to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 14m and costs SFr 75 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Nantes and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Nantes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub and arriving at Basel SBB via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Nantes and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Basel. However, there are services departing from Nantes and arriving at Basel Sbb via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Nantes to Basel?

The distance between Nantes and Basel is 914 km. The road distance is 809.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nantes to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Nantes to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Basel bus from?

Nantes to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub station.

Where do I catch the Nantes to Basel train from?

Nantes to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nantes station.

Train, bus or fly from Nantes to Basel?

The best way to get from Nantes to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 6h 45m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 13h 30m, you could also fly, which costs SFr 75 - SFr 230 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Nantes to Basel bus arrive?

Nantes to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

Where does the Nantes to Basel train arrive?

Nantes to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Nantes to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Nantes to Basel is 810 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Nantes to Basel.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nantes to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 45m
CHF 165–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Paris to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N199
13h 30m
CHF 71–130
Drive 809.7 km
1. Drive from Nantes to Baselcar 809.7 km
9h 14m
CHF 133–192
Fly to Basel
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Basel (BSL)plane NTE - BSL
4h 14m
CHF 80–226
Train
1. Take the train from Nantes to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
7h
CHF 162–314
Train #2
1. Take the train from Nantes to Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.train 434C / ...
2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBBtrain Tgv
8h 16m
CHF 249–681
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NTE - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 28m
CHF 120–308

Nantes to Basel by train and subway

86Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

CHF 165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 45m

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

You can take a train from Nantes to Basel Sbb via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Champs-Élysées - Clemenceau, Gare de Lyon, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nantes - Multimodal Interchange Hub to Basel SBB via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 13h 30m.

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