Driving from Basel to Nancy
Nancy lies 162 km (101 mi) north-west of Basel, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 28 min without stops, over roughly 198 km (123 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Basel | Nancy | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Population | 177,595 | 105,058 |
| Elevation | 279 m (915 ft) | 212 m (696 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4091 | 54000–54941 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Nancy
Crossing from Switzerland into France: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book car hire from Basel to Nancy
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Staying in Nancy
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Book a hotel in Nancy
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Common questions
How far is Nancy from Basel?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Basel; by road roughly 198 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Basel to Nancy by car?
About 2 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Basel and Nancy?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Nancy?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.