The train between France and Basel takes 7h 32m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from France to Basel. 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 week between France and Basel. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 5:50 AM which arrives into Basel at 1:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare de Lyon and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Basel. However, there are services departing from France station and arriving at Basel station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
France to Basel train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Gare de Lyon station.
France to Basel train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Basel SBB station.
The distance between France and Basel is 443.3 km. The road distance is 523 km.
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) operates a train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Basel SBB 4 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 170–550 and the journey takes 3h 1m.
