How to get from Basel to Nice
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Basel to Nice. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 35m 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.
429 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €25Checked Sep 13 | 13h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €65Omio catalogue, Sep 7 | 9h 35mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€25Checked Sep 1313h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€65Omio catalogue, Sep 79h 35m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Basel to Nice: 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 → Nicebus
FlixBus·9h 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 Nice
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€25October 2026
€29Departures from Basel to Nice
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:50 and the last at 22:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 00:50 | 22:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 17:15 | 17:15 |
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 Mon, Sep 7
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBasel-Nice, Marseille-Nice Côte d'AzurBook →
KLMBasel-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-MarseilleSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Basel to Nice works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Basel to Nice, about 9h 35m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Basel to Nice: common questions
How long does it take to get from Basel to Nice?
The most useful route takes about 9h 35m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Nice from Basel?
About 429 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Basel to Nice 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 Basel to Nice?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM.
Can you get from Basel to Nice without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 7h 40m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Nice?
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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