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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Lens is to bus via Brussels which costs €45 - €95 and takes 11h 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 45m and costs €140 - €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 and arriving at Lens via Brussels - Midi Train Station and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 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, Paris Nord and Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

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 45m and costs €140 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 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 45m and costs €140 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Basel to Lens bus arrive?

Basel to Lens bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train 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 32m 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 - 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 Basel Sbb to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Arrastrain Tgv
5h 45m
€141–238
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 40m
€50–94
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N506 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
11h 29m
€54–94
Drive 561 km
1. Drive from Basel to Lenscar 561 km
6h 32m
€98–141
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
6h 1m
€149–412
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 22m
€145–367
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 56m
€149–412
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 20m
€161–491
Fly Basel to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BSL - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
8h 25m
€149–397

Basel to Lens by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.6 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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, Paris Nord, and Arras in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Lens via Brussels-North train station, Lille, and Lille Flandres in around 11h 29m.

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