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 €40 - €80 and takes 11h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Lens is to fly and train which takes 6h 14m and costs €120 - €330.

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 and arriving at Lens via Metz - Bus Station and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 41m.

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 St Louis and arriving at Lens via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Lens?

The distance between Basel and Lens is 772 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 6h 15m and costs €110 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Basel station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Lens train from?

Basel to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.

Train or bus from Basel to Lens?

The best way to get from Basel to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 6h 15m and costs €110 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 41m.

Where does the Basel to Lens bus arrive?

Basel to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Metz - Bus Station.

Where does the Basel to Lens train arrive?

Basel to Lens train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg 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?

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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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
best
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris l'Esttrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Lenstrain Tgv
6h 15m
€115–273
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Metz - Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Metz - Bus Station to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lensbus
11h 41m
€40–77
Drive 561 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lenscar 561 km
6h 29m
€99–143
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 Arrastrain
6h 14m
€125–321
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 24m
€152–334
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Arlon Garebus
2. Take the train from Arlon to Namurtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
12h 24m
€92–178
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, drive
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Drive from Amsterdam-Schiphol-Airport-AMS to Lenscar
7h 19m
€123–334
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
€137–345
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 Arrastrain
7h 29m
€156–457

Basel to Lens by train and foot

32Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

€115Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.1 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a train from St Louis to Lens via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, and Paris Nord in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel to Lens via Metz - Bus Station and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 11h 41m.

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