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Getting Around

Saint-Louis · Alsace · Basel Region

Saint-Louis sits at the meeting point of France, Switzerland, and Germany — one of the most connected corners of Europe. Basel is minutes away, and from there the entire region opens up. You do not need a car to make the most of your stay.

Getting to Les Trois Cœurs

The property is located at 17 Rue Vauban, 68300 Saint-Louis, France — a 7-minute walk from the Breisach Bus 604 stop and 10 minutes from Saint-Louis Gare train station. Street parking is freely available directly in front of the property. Secure on-site parking is available for motorcycles and bicycles at no additional charge.

Bus 604 — Saint-Louis to Basel

The easiest connection from the property to Basel city centre. Walk 450 metres to the Breisach bus stop (approximately 7 minutes on foot), take Bus 604 for 17 minutes and 9 stops, and you arrive at Schifflände in the heart of Basel. Door to door: around 25 minutes.

Going to Basel: Pay the driver on board — cash or card in euros accepted.
Returning from Basel: Buy your ticket at the machine at the stop in Basel. Select Tarif Inflex.

Use Google Maps or the DistriBus app for live departure times.

Bus 604 at EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse — public transport connection to Saint-Louis Alsace

Train — Saint-Louis Gare to Basel SBB

Saint-Louis has its own train station with direct connections to Basel and beyond. The TER regional train reaches Basel SBB in 7 minutes, running every 30 minutes. Tram 3 connects Saint-Louis Gare to Basel SBB in 25 minutes, running every 15 to 30 minutes.

TER regional train at Saint-Louis Gare station — 7 minutes to Basel SBB from Saint-Louis Alsace

From Basel SBB, Switzerland and beyond are directly accessible:

  • Zürich HB — approximately 55 minutes
  • Bern — approximately 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Lucerne — approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

TriRegio Mini — One Ticket, Three Countries

The TriRegio Mini day pass is the most versatile ticket available from Saint-Louis. One ticket covers 24 hours of unlimited travel across France, Switzerland, and Germany. Buy it via the TNW Tickets app.

With a TriRegio Mini you can reach:

  • Bus 604 both ways — Saint-Louis to Basel Schifflände
  • Tram 3 — Zoo, Markthalle, Basel SBB — direct from Saint-Louis Gare
  • Basel city centre — old town, museums, Rhine — entire tram and bus network
  • Weil am Rhein — Vitra Design Museum — Germany
  • EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse — Zone 13 included
  • Rheinfelden — Sole Uno thermal spa — Switzerland
  • Pratteln — Aquabasilea waterpark — Switzerland
  • Riehen — Fondation Beyeler — Switzerland

Train — Onward into Germany

Basel Badischer Bahnhof (Bad. Bahnhof) is the German rail hub, reachable from Basel SBB in 7 minutes by S6. From there:

  • Freiburg im Breisgau — approximately 27 minutes
  • Karlsruhe — approximately 1 hour 31 minutes
  • Stuttgart — approximately 2 hours 34 minutes

Train — Into France

From Saint-Louis Gare, French destinations are equally well connected:

  • Mulhouse — approximately 14 minutes
  • Colmar — approximately 34 minutes
  • Strasbourg — approximately 1 hour 9 minutes

Bike Share — Cross-Border Cycling

Velospot and PubliBike operate a shared bike network connecting France, Switzerland, and Germany with pick-up and drop-off stations across the region. Download the PubliBike or Velospot app to get started.

Nearest pick-up stations:
Station 1: 10 Rue de France, 68330 Huningue
Station 2: Elsässerstrasse 231, 4056 Basel

Car Rental — EuroAirport

If you need a car for part of your stay, EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse has multiple rental providers on site. Two convenient options:

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Basel from Saint-Louis?

Basel city centre is under 10 minutes by car. By public transport, Bus 604 takes approximately 25 minutes door to door from the property to Schifflände in central Basel. The TER train from Saint-Louis Gare reaches Basel SBB in 7 minutes.

Do I need a car to get around from Saint-Louis?

No. Saint-Louis is exceptionally well connected by public transport. Bus 604, Tram 3, and the TER train all provide direct connections to Basel without a car. The TriRegio Mini day pass covers the entire tri-border network across France, Switzerland, and Germany for 24 hours.

Can I get to and from EuroAirport by public transport?

Yes. Bus 604 connects EuroAirport directly to Saint-Louis and on to Basel. If you are arriving at the airport and heading straight to the property, a single fare ticket purchased from the driver is the most practical option. If you plan to continue into Basel or explore the region on the same day, the TriRegio Mini day pass covers the airport, the property, and the entire tri-border network in one ticket — making it worthwhile for a full day of travel.

How do I get to Zurich, Bern or Lucerne from Saint-Louis?

Take the TER train to Basel SBB (7 minutes), then connect to Swiss intercity services. Zürich HB is approximately 55 minutes from Basel SBB, Bern approximately 1 hour 5 minutes, and Lucerne approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

Is there bike hire available near the property?

Yes. Velospot and PubliBike operate a cross-border shared bike network with pick-up stations in Huningue (10 Rue de France, 1.5km from the property) and Basel (Elsässerstrasse 231). The network connects France, Switzerland, and Germany.

Where can I park at Les Trois Cœurs?

Street parking is freely available directly in front of the property. Secure on-site parking is available for motorcycles and bicycles at no additional charge within our private gated property.

How far is Basel from Saint-Louis?

Basel city centre is under 10 minutes by car. By public transport, Bus 604 takes approximately 25 minutes door to door from the property to Schifflände in central Basel. The TER train from Saint-Louis Gare reaches Basel SBB in 7 minutes.

Do I need a car to get around from Saint-Louis?

No. Saint-Louis is exceptionally well connected by public transport. Bus 604, Tram 3, and the TER train all provide direct connections to Basel without a car. The TriRegio Mini day pass covers the entire tri-border network across France, Switzerland, and Germany for 24 hours.

Can I get to and from EuroAirport by public transport?

Yes. Bus 604 connects EuroAirport directly to Saint-Louis and on to Basel. If you are arriving at the airport and heading straight to the property, a single fare ticket purchased from the driver is the most practical option. If you plan to continue into Basel or explore the region on the same day, the TriRegio Mini day pass covers the airport, the property, and the entire tri-border network in one ticket — making it worthwhile for a full day of travel.

How do I get to Zurich, Bern or Lucerne from Saint-Louis?

Take the TER train to Basel SBB (7 minutes), then connect to Swiss intercity services. Zürich HB is approximately 55 minutes from Basel SBB, Bern approximately 1 hour 5 minutes, and Lucerne approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

Is there bike hire available near the property?

Yes. Velospot and PubliBike operate a cross-border shared bike network with pick-up stations in Huningue (10 Rue de France, 1.5km from the property) and Basel (Elsässerstrasse 231). The network connects France, Switzerland, and Germany.

Where can I park at Les Trois Cœurs?

Street parking is freely available directly in front of the property. Secure on-site parking is available for motorcycles and bicycles at no additional charge within our private gated property.