The 15 Best Day Trips from Basel

Nearby Switzerland destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Basel, Switzerland - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Zürich, Strasbourg, Freiburg. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

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    Zürich, Switzerland

    76 km E of Basel415,367 people
  2. 2

    Strasbourg, France

    115 km N of Basel274,845 people
  3. 3

    Freiburg, Germany

    53 km NE of Basel237,460 people
  4. 4

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    136 km SW of Basel139,111 people
  5. 5

    Besançon, France

    122 km W of Basel128,426 people
  6. 6

    Bern, Switzerland

    69 km S of Basel121,631 people
  7. 7

    Winterthur, Switzerland

    87 km E of Basel111,840 people
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    Mulhouse, France

    28 km NW of Basel111,430 people
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    Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany

    89 km NE of Basel81,770 people
  10. 10

    Luzern, Switzerland

    79 km SE of Basel81,691 people
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    Konstanz, Germany

    121 km E of Basel81,275 people
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    Sankt Gallen, Switzerland

    136 km E of Basel75,833 people
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    Colmar, France

    60 km N of Basel65,405 people
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    Offenburg, Germany

    105 km N of Basel59,238 people
  15. 15

    Friedrichshafen, Germany

    143 km E of Basel58,403 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Basel?
Popular day trips from Basel include Zürich, Strasbourg, Freiburg, Lausanne, Besançon. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Basel?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Basel. The closest is Mulhouse, about 28 km NW.
How do you plan day trips from Basel?
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