The average train between Basel and Nancy takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Nancy. 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 4 times a day between Basel and Nancy. 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 Nancy at 9:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Nancy. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Nancy station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Basel to Nancy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Nancy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nancy station.
Book your Basel to Nancy train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Nancy is 162.2 km. The road distance is 284 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Nancy via Strasbourg in around 3h 3m.