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 45 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 9m.

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 30m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 320.

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, Brausebad via Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Metz and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 9m.

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 60 - SFr 220.

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 Lens 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 60 - SFr 220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 9m.

Where does the Lens to Basel bus arrive?

Lens to Basel bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Reims - Champagne Ardenne 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 25m to drive from Lens to Basel.

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lens to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris NordTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Basel SbbTgv
6h 6m
CHF 60–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to MetzN90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Metz to Basel Euroairport FR
11h 9m
CHF 49–92
Drive 560.6 km
1. Drive from Lens to Basel560.6 km
6h 25m
CHF 91–131
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Basel (BSL)CDG - BSL
5h 30m
CHF 106–319
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel SbbTer
6h 46m
CHF 124–235
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tournai to Brussels-NordIc / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse
12h 27m
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Basel (BSL)BRU - BSL
7h 47m
CHF 102–285
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BRU - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 26m
CHF 123–309
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Arras to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)CDG - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
7h 4m
CHF 122–403
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)AMS - BSL
7h 56m
CHF 133–366

Lens to Basel by train

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Distance: 724.7 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, Brausebad via Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Station, Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV, Metz, Basel Euroairport FR, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 11h 9m.

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