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 49m.

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 44m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 380.

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 Lille - Europe Train Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 49m.

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 7m.

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 via Paris which takes 6h 7m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 7m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 95 and takes 11h 49m.

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 565 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 - 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 7m
CHF 131–228
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 Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airportbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 49m
CHF 47–91
Drive 565.1 km
1. Drive from Lens to Baselcar 565.1 km
6h 25m
CHF 90–130
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 135–378
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain Ter
6h 45m
CHF 147–252
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Namurtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Namur to Arlontrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Arlon Gare to Basel Euroairport FRbus
12h 25m
CHF 92–166
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 44m
CHF 134–376
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 13m
CHF 152–457
Train to Brussels Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BRU - GVA
3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain
9h 53m
CHF 148–453

Lens to Basel by train

45Weekly Trains

6h 7mAverage Duration

CHF 131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 724.6 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Basel, Brausebad via Lille, Lille - Europe Train Station, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Basel Mulhouse Freiburg - Airport, and Basel EuroAirport, Ankunft in around 11h 49m.

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