The average train between Lens and Basel takes 7h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens 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 twice daily between Lens and Basel. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Basel at 10:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lens station and arriving at Basel station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.
Lens to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Arras station.
Lens to Basel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Basel Sbb station.
Book your Lens to Basel train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lens and Basel is 471 km. The road distance is 725 km.
You can take a train from Lens to Basel Sbb via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 8m.
