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 100 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 38m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 270.

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 12m.

How far is it from Lens to Basel?

The distance between Lens and Basel is 725 km. The road distance is 565.1 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 which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 which takes 6h 12m and costs SFr 65 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 100 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 565 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lens to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
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 12m
CHF 66–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lens to Reims - Champagne Ardenne Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Reims - Champagne Ardenne TGV to Metzbus N90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Metz to Basel Euroairport FRbus
11h 9m
CHF 47–96
Drive 565.1 km
1. Drive from Lens to Baselcar 565.1 km
6h 23m
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 42m
CHF 115–329
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 43m
CHF 107–213
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 45m
CHF 117–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Tournai to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strassebus
12h 42m
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 15m
CHF 128–281
Train to Lille-Lesquin Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille Flandrestrain
2. Fly from Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Basel (BSL)plane LIL - BSL
5h 38m
CHF 58–267
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 16m
CHF 135–403
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 / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Basel (BSL)plane AMS - BSL
7h 53m
CHF 130–378

Lens to Basel by train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 66Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.8 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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 12m. 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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