What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Marseille?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Marseille is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Marseille?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Marseille is to train and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €65 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Marseille station. However, there are services departing from Basel, Brausebad and arriving at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station via Basel Euroairport FR and Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Marseille. However, there are services departing from St Louis and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Basel to Marseille?

The distance between Basel and Marseille is 743 km. The road distance is 651.9 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Marseille without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Marseille without a car is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €140 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Marseille?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Basel to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Marseille bus from?

Basel to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Marseille train from?

Basel to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Mulhouse Ville station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Marseille?

The best way to get from Basel to Marseille is to train which takes 6h 17m and costs €140 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 3m, you could also fly, which costs €75 - €240 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Basel to Marseille bus arrive?

Basel to Marseille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Marseille train arrive?

Basel to Marseille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.

Can I drive from Basel to Marseille?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Marseille is 652 km. It takes approximately 7h 23m to drive from Basel to Marseille.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Marseille?

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Basel to Marseille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Marseille by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
6h 17m
€145–228
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 3m
€60–103
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain Ic6 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bern to Marseillebus FlixBus N882
11h 7m
€90–146
Drive 651.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Marseillecar 651.9 km
7h 23m
€126–181
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
4h 22m
€70–330
Fly Basel to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane BSL - MRS
6h 14m
€75–231
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
5h 23m
€114–345
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
7h 9m
€110–271
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Nice-Saint-Augustin to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain
8h 13m
€179–405

Basel to Marseille by train

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Distance: 742.7 km
Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Marseille, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Marseille St Charles 3 times a day. Tickets cost €140–200 and the journey takes 5h 4m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Mulhouse to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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