Let’s break it down 🔎
Choosing transport can be a real headache when you’re trying to balance reasonable prices, speed and a lower carbon footprint. Well, we’ve made it easier by doing the calculations for you!
Train 🚄 | Car 🚗 | Plane ✈ | |
Cost |
€49 |
€122* | €58 |
Time (quickest option) | 3h04 | 5h | 4h10** |
Carbon footprint | 3.5 kg CO2 | 75 kg CO2 | 50 kg CO2 |
This data applies to a Paris–Basel trip.
*A car journey will cost €122, which includes fuel (€56), motorway tolls (€24) and the Swiss motorway vignette (€42)
**Air travel will take 4h10 if you include travel time from the airport to Paris (around 1 hour), arriving at the airport 2 hours before takeoff and the flight itself (1h10).
Source: ViaMichelin.fr / Airfrance.fr / TGV Lyria
Whether you’re looking to save money, save the planet or save time, the train is always the best option. So, don’t delay! Book your next train journey today!


💕 Our top picks for a zero-impact trip
Head to Basel – the green city 🌳
Discover wildlife and plant life by exploring the parks and gardens in Basel where you can enjoy a wander in the fresh air. The environment and biodiversity are key preoccupations in Basel, which has been awarded the “VILLEVERTE SUISSE” (green city) accreditation. Well done, Basel! 👏
Head to Geneva for eco-friendly and always-local food 🍽
The dishes served at Natürlich come straight from the producer to the plate and change regularly to delight your palate. They know how to make the most of local produce. Yum! 😋
Head to Zurich for some eco-conscious shopping 🛍
The weekend is shopping time! The Kanzlei flea market is the biggest in Switzerland and has something for everyone. There are over 300 sellers every Saturday to help you find THE second-hand treasure you’ve been looking for.
Head to Lausanne for sustainable accommodation 🛌
At Movenpick, you can sleep soundly, safe in the knowledge that you’re in a hotel that is committed to sustainability by taking positive actions to save energy, reduce waste and serve local, organic produce in their restaurant.