The cheapest and fastest buses from Grenoble to Basel
Cheapest price on Sep 12
€46
Average ticket price on Sep 12
€61
Fastest journey on Sep 12
8 h
Average journey duration on Sep 12
10 h 8 m
Buses on Sep 12
2
Distance
299 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Basel will cost around €61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €46.
It's difficult to get from Grenoble to Basel without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM8h00Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)4:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof€461One-way1 transfer
4767 · 47438:40 AM12h15Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)8:55 PMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)€751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM8h00Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)4:45 AMBasel, Bahnhof€461One-way1 transfer
4767 · 47438:40 AM12h15Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière)8:55 PMBasel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)€751One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Grenoble to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a flight costs an average of €218.
Distance: 299 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €218 Average price | €134 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 52m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Basel:
A bus is €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Basel costing on average €100.
A bus is €174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Grenoble to Basel costing on average €218.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 57m.
Flight takes on average 9h 52m.
Live departures
Grenoble to Basel bus times
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Basel buses for today, Friday, September 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 8h00 | 4:45 AM Basel, Bahnhof | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 12 | |||||
4767 · 4743 | 8:40 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 12h15 | 8:55 PM Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) | 1 transfer | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus or TAG Grenoble to find the best option for your trip from Grenoble to Basel.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus or TAG Grenoble to find the best option for your trip from Grenoble to Basel.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Grenoble to Basel
Buses from Grenoble to Basel run on average 2 times per day, taking around 5h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €26 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 299 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 299 km |
Average bus duration 5h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €26 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus, TAG Grenoble from Grenoble to BaselYou can travel by bus between Grenoble to Basel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, SNCF Bus, TAG Grenoble for as low as €26. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Grenoble to Basel
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grenoble to Basel by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Basel, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Grenoble to Basel
Most Grenoble to Basel buses use the Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station pair, with some services arriving at Basel, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Grenoble and Basel bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Grenoble station do buses to Basel leave from?
Getting to Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard from Grenoble city centre
Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard bus station facilities and services
Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Vatel (0.5 km), Brasserie Chavant (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Elevators, ramps.
Which Basel station do buses from Grenoble arrive at?
Getting to Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) from Basel city centre
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) bus station facilities and services
Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Swiss (in the station), Italian Bistro (in the station), Café Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and throughout the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Basel, Bahnhof from Basel city centre
Basel, Bahnhof is 1 km from Basel city centre. Public transport options include:
Basel, Bahnhof bus station facilities and services
Basel, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food outlets available inside the station.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Basel, Bahnhof. ATMs are aTMs available in the station concourse.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Basel, Bahnhof.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Basel, Bahnhof: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Basel, Bahnhof: Station is accessible to those with reduced mobility.
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