What is the cheapest way to get from Basel to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lens is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 5h 27m and costs €150 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Lens via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Lens. However, there are services departing from Basel Sbb and arriving at Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Basel to Lens?

The distance between Basel and Lens is 725 km. The road distance is 561 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Lens without a car is to train via Paris which takes 5h 27m and costs €150 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Basel to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Basel to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lens bus from?

Basel to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lens train from?

Basel to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Basel Sbb station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lens?

The best way to get from Basel to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 5h 27m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Basel to Lens bus arrive?

Basel to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Basel to Lens train arrive?

Basel to Lens train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Basel to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Lens is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Basel to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Basel to Lens?

Book your Basel to Lens train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Basel to Lens?

Book your Basel to Lens bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lens?

There are 794+ hotels available in Lens.

Basel to Lens - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Lens by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
5h 27m
€150–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Parisbus FlixBus N191
2. Take the bus from Paris to Lensbus 781
12h 10m
€54–92
Drive 561 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lenscar 561 km
6h 29m
€97–140
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Lenstrain
5h 56m
€129–353
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 22m
€156–343
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
12h 48m
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 55m
€139–350
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 16m
€159–484
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genève-Aéroporttrain
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane GVA - BRU
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 53m
€157–443

Basel to Lens by train (TGV)

5Weekly Trains

5h 27mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.7 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Lens via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lens via Paris in around 12h 10m.

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