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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Basel is to train and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 390.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Basel via Lille - Europe Train Station and Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Basel. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Basel Sbb via Arras, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Lens to Basel?

The distance between Lens and Basel is 725 km. The road distance is 560.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Basel without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Lens to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Basel bus from?

Lens to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lens to Basel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lens to Basel?

The best way to get from Lens to Basel is to train via Paris which takes 6h 6m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 90 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Lens to Basel bus arrive?

Lens to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Lens to Basel train arrive?

Lens to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Lens to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Basel is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Lens to Basel.

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

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

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

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 Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel Sbbtrain Tgv
6h 6m
CHF 130–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Baselbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 30m
CHF 44–87
Drive 560.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Baselcar 560.6 km
6h 32m
CHF 90–130
Train, train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
3. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)plane CDG - BSL
5h 46m
CHF 138–381
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 47m
CHF 146–247
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N506 / ...
12h 9m
CHF 48–90
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 22m
CHF 138–398
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
7h 15m
CHF 152–452
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 39m
CHF 141–386

Lens to Basel by train

45Weekly Trains

6h 6mAverage Duration

CHF 130Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.6 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Lens to Basel Sbb via Arras, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Basel via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, and Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 11h 30m.

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