Driving from Strasbourg to Basel
Basel lies 115 km (71 mi) south of Strasbourg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 1 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 140 km (87 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Strasbourg | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Switzerland |
| Population | 274,845 | 177,595 |
| Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) | 279 m (915 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) |
| Postal codes | 67000–67999 CEDEX 9 | 4000–4091 |
What changes when you arrive in Basel
Crossing from France into Switzerland: money changes from the Euro to the Franc (CHF); sockets are Euro, SN 441011; the dialling code becomes +41; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Strasbourg to Basel
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Staying in Basel
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Common questions
How far is Basel from Strasbourg?
115 km (71 mi) in a straight line, south of Strasbourg; by road roughly 140 km (87 mi).
How long does it take to get from Strasbourg to Basel by car?
About 1 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Strasbourg and Basel?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Basel?
The Franc (CHF).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.