How to get from Nice to Basel
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Nice to Basel by price and travel time (route calculated on 27 October 2026).
- 429 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 10m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 14:35, last at 19:45
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 27 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 | €62Checked Oct 23 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €107Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 9h 41m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €49Omio catalogue, Oct 28 | 9h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€62Checked Oct 231h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€107Omio catalogue, Oct 289h 41m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€49Omio catalogue, Oct 289h 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.
Which date should you go?
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.
Cheapest flight fare by month, Nice to Basel
| Month | Lowest fare seen | Seen on |
|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | €74 | |
| November 2026 | €47 | |
| December 2026 | €28 |
The lowest fare Routavio has seen for each departure month, with the day it was seen. Fares change, so check the price when you search.
Departures 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 departures FlixBus
- 14:35
- 15:35
- 18:45
- 19:45
All departures BlaBlaCar 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 Wed, Oct 28
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
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 27 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Basel, about 9h 40m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 40m, direct, no transfers.
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Nice to Basel: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Basel?
Routavio's route check on 27 October 2026 puts the most useful route at 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?
Routavio's timetable check shows 4 bus departures 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?
Routavio's price check puts 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?
According to Routavio's route data, 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 56m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice to Basel?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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.
Where to next
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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, easyJet, SNCF
Route calculated: 27 Oct 2026