The average train between Basel and Lens takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Lens. 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 Lens. 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 Lens at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lens. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Lens station via Colmar station and Paris Est station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Basel to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lens station.
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The distance between Basel and Lens is 471 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Lens via Colmar, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 13m.
