The average train between Basel and France takes 8h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Basel and France. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into France at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 8h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to France. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Paris Est station via Colmar station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
Basel to France train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
The distance between Basel and France is 443.3 km. The road distance is 482 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Châtelet via Colmar, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 4h 8m.
