The average train between Basel and France takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. 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 3 times a day between Basel and France. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into France at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Basel to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Basel to France. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at France station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Basel to France train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Mulhouse Ville station.
Basel to France train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The distance between Basel and France is 443.3 km. The road distance is 516 km.
TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Paris Gare De Lyon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 2h 56m.