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 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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 59m and costs €65 - €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, Brausebad and arriving at Lens via Basel Euroairport FR, Metz and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

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 59m.

How far is it from Basel to Lens?

The distance between Basel and Lens is 722 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 59m and costs €65 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m 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 Euroairport FR 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, bus or fly from Basel to Lens?

The best way to get from Basel to Lens is to train via Paris which takes 5h 59m and costs €65 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €230 and takes 9h 17m.

Where does the Basel to Lens bus arrive?

Basel to Lens bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Metz 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 25m to drive from Basel to Lens.

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

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Basel to Lens - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to LensTgv
5h 59m
€69–231
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Metz
2. Take the bus from Metz to Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGVN90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station to Lens
12h 40m
€50–109
Drive 561 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lens561 km
6h 25m
€96–139
Fly Basel to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)BSL - LIL
9h 17m
€126–225
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhof20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille EuropeTgv
7h 18m
€129–282
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse to Gent
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Lille FlandresIc
14h 39m
Fly Basel to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BSL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
6h 12m
€119–346
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)ZRH - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
7h 55m
€129–314
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)ZRH - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Arras
7h 27m
€135–422
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
8h 56m
€129–398

Basel to Lens by train (TGV)

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5h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 722.1 km
Duration: 5h 59m

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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel, Brausebad to Lens via Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, Basel Euroairport FR, Metz, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, and Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station in around 12h 40m.

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