How to travel from Basel to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €157.

Distance: 413 km

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Bus
Flight

€102

Average price

€43

Average price

Cheapest

€242

Average price

4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 51m

Average total duration

8h 21m

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5h 55m

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2h 55m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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SNCF | TGV Lyria

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FlixBus

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KLM Cityhopper

Most popular airline

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from Basel to Paris

How to get from Basel to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Basel to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
11:50AM8h05
Basel, Bahnhof
07:55PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
701One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:40PM8h00
Basel, Bahnhof
01:40AMParis, Porte Maillot
571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF1293
02:30PM1h15
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
03:45PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
1811One-way
0 transfers

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9234
07:34PM3h10
Basel SBB
10:44PMParis Gare de Lyon
1251One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218
12:34PM3h04
Basel SBB
03:38PMParis Gare de Lyon
1491One-way
0 transfers
SNCF | TGV Lyria9226
04:34PM3h04
Basel SBB
07:38PMParis Gare de Lyon
1491One-way
0 transfers
BlaBlaCar Bus7990
10:00PM9h00
Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)
07:00AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
581One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:30AM10h30
Basel, Bahnhof
05:00PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
831One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:30AM11h25
Basel, Bahnhof
05:55PMParis, Porte Maillot
821One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1944+Air FranceKL2009
11:15AM4h05
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
03:20PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
2651One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1944+Air FranceKL2013
11:15AM5h00
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
04:15PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
2651One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1944+Air FranceKL3580
11:15AM5h55
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
05:10PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
2651One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Basel to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Basel to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Basel and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Basel to Paris is a bus with an average price of €23.

This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Paris:

A bus is €20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Paris costing on average €43.

A bus is €134 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Paris costing on average €157.

The fastest way to travel from Basel to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 4m.

Bus takes on average 7h 45m.

The Basel to Paris distance is approximately 413 km.
The average frequency per day from Basel to Paris is:
  • Around 27 flights per day.
  • Around 18 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Basel and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Basel to Paris:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Basel SBB and arrive in Paris Gare de Lyon.
  • Buses mostly depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Basel to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus, Marino Autolinee to go to Paris by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF TER, Deutsche Bahn to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with Norwegian Air, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa to go to Paris by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Basel to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI.
Omio customers who travel from Basel to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.

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