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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £413.
Distance: 429 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
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£413 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £196 Average Price | £180 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration 11h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Nice to Basel:
A coach is £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Basel costing on average £196.
A coach is £340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Basel costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Coach takes on average 12h 11m.
You'll arrive about 4h 35m sooner (3h 11m by flight vs 7h 46m by car). Tickets start at around £413 compared to roughly £180 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Basel from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Nice to Basel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Basel are Zurich, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Bern and Lucerne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Basel on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Travel to Basel 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 Nice to Basel.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Basel:
A coach is £123 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Basel costing on average £196.
A coach is £340 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Basel costing on average £413.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Coach takes on average 12h 11m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Basel as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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