How to get from Basel to Paris
- 414 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 18 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
7h 35m
direct
Bus
€31
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 35m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 414 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
414 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €98Checked Oct 2 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €97Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 3h 04mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €44Omio catalogue, Oct 2 | 7h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€98Checked Oct 21h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€97Omio catalogue, Oct 23h 04m · directSee Train details
- Bus€44Omio catalogue, Oct 27h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Basel → Parisbus
FlixBus·7h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Basel to Paris
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€55November 2026
€49Departures from Basel to Paris
FlixBus runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:25 and the last at 17:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 18 | 09:25 | 17:40 |
| SNCFtrain | 5 | 08:25 | 19:34 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Oct 2
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBasel-ParisBook →
Air FranceEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Paris Charles de GaulleSee live options and dates →
SNCFBasel-ParisBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air France, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Paris works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Paris, about 7h 35m. In total it's roughly €31 over 7h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Paris?
The most useful route takes about 7h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Basel to Paris?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 09:25 and the last at 17:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Basel to Paris?
18 a day with FlixBus, between 09:25 and 17:40.
When is the first train from Basel to Paris?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 08:25 and the last at 19:34, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Basel to Paris?
5 a day with SNCF, between 08:25 and 19:34.
How far is Paris from Basel?
About 414 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Paris cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €31. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Basel to Paris?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Air France, SNCF.
Can you get from Basel to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 04m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Paris?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026