The average train between Basel and Paris takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Paris. 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 Paris. The earliest departure is at 12:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Paris at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Paris. However, there are services departing from Basel station and arriving at Paris station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Basel to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Paris train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Est station.
Book your Basel to Paris train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Basel and Paris is 412.9 km. The road distance is 573 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Paris Est via Colmar in around 3h 54m.