Cheap bus tickets from Basel to Paris
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Paris will cost around £ 35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only £ 32.
Bus Timetable Basel to Paris
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Bus times from Basel to Paris
Fastest Journey
4 h 50 m
Average
5 h 36 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
413 km
Of the 5 buses that leave Basel for Paris every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 413 km distance in an average of 5 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Overview: Coach from Basel to Paris
 | Distance | 255 miles (412 km) |
 | Average coach duration | 9 h |
 | Average coach ticket price | £29 (€33) |
 | Direct coach | Yes |
 | Coach companies | Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Eurolines France |
Coaches from Basel to Paris cover the 255 miles (412 km) long journey taking on average 9 h with our travel partners like Flixbus, BlaBlaCar or Eurolines France. There are direct coach services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £29, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £20. Travellers depart most frequently from Basel SBB and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Coach companies
FlixBus between Basel and Paris
FlixBus coaches will get you between Basel and Paris from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
- Average Price: £20
Please follow the recommendations outlined by FlixBus when booking your coach tickets to Paris from Basel due to the coronavirus:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Travel Tips
Travel by coach between Basel, Switzerland and Paris, France is: Partially open.
Is international entry into Paris from Basel restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Basel?
Entry Requirements:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 1 days before arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be placed under state quarantine
What are the safety rules to follow in Paris, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
The above information was last checked on 06/12/2021. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your coach between Basel and Paris closer to your date of departure here.
Return travel from France to Switzerland is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Basel from Paris?
Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Paris?
Requirements for reentering:
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
- Negative COVID-19 test is required to end quarantine early. This test occurs on day 4 in quarantine
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Health declaration required
- Digital entry registration is required prior to arrival
What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 29/11/2021. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your coach to Basel from Paris.
When departing from Basel, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Basel, Basel, Gartenstraße and Basel, Badischer Bahnhof (Schweiz). When arriving in Paris, you can end your trip in coach stations like Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Paris, Pl. Du Panthéon and Paris, La Défense.
Omio customers book a coach from Basel SBB to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) most frequently for this route.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), located 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre.
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