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Basel to Lens trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Lens takes 9h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 38m. 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.

9h 45m
Duration
772 km
Distance
€156
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain train 83 / ...
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain train Tgv
6h 14m
€127–248

Basel to Lens train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Lens. 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 Lens at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 9h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 772.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from St Louis to Lens via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris l'Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 14m.

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