The average train between Basel and Orsay takes 8h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Orsay. 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 Orsay. 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 Orsay at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Orsay. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Orsay station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Basel to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Orsay train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Est station.
The distance between Basel and Orsay is 419.2 km. The road distance is 601 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Orsay - Ville via Colmar, Paris Est, and Paris Nord in around 4h 52m.
