How to get from Nice to Basel
- 429 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 40m
direct
Bus
€38
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Basel. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 40m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 429 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.
429 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €39Checked Oct 2 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €91Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 9h 33m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €49Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 9h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€39Checked Oct 21h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€91Omio catalogue, Oct 69h 33m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€49Omio catalogue, Oct 69h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Nice to Basel: 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.
- 1Nice → Baselbus
FlixBus·9h 40m
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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Nice to Basel
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€38Departures from Nice to Basel
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 14:35 and the last at 19:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 14:35 | 19:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 20:15 | 20:15 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 14:35
- 15:35
- 18:45
- 19:45
All departuresBlaBlaCar Bus
- 20:15
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 Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusNice-BaselBook →
easyJetNice Côte d'Azur-EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseSee live options and dates →
SNCFNice-Colmar, Colmar-BaselBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Basel works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Basel, about 9h 40m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Basel?
The most useful route takes about 9h 40m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nice to Basel?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 14:35 and the last at 19:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Basel?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 14:35 and 19:45.
How far is Basel from Nice?
About 429 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Basel cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €38. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nice to Basel?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, easyJet, SNCF.
Can you get from Nice to Basel without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 8h 29m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Basel?
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: 5 Oct 2026