- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$187
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 17 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
415 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $187 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
It's difficult to get from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est without transferring at least once.
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9560Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 257 miles (415 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $203 Average price | $220 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 26m Average total duration 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration 6h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $90 (€74) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $141 (€116).
A bus is $152 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $203 (€166).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Flight takes on average 6h 42m.
Bus takes on average 8h 56m.
The journey is about 1h 58m faster (3h 45m by train vs 5h 43m by car) and roughly $79 (€64) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($141 (€116) vs $220 (€180)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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96206+ 2352 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h44 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96206+ 9534 | 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h44 | 10:05 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96210+ 9568 | 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h15 | 10:36 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96218+ 12126 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h14 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96218+ 9576 | 9:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h14 | 12:35 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
ICE 372 · ICE 9590 | On time 10:16 AM Basel SBB | 4h35 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96112 · 832316+ 9590 | 10:38 AM Basel SBB | 4h13 | 2:51 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
96116 · 96282+ 9514 | 12:38 PM Basel SBB | 4h14 | 4:52 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
ICE 106+ TGV 9592 | On time 1:16 PM Basel SBB | 5h00 | 6:16 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96120 · 832320+ 12102 | 2:38 PM Basel SBB | 4h27 | 7:05 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
96262+ 2454 | 4:21 PM Basel SBB | 3h44 | 8:05 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96234+ 12130 | 5:21 PM Basel SBB | 3h21 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96234+ 9560 | 5:21 PM Basel SBB | 3h21 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96238+ 12120 | 6:21 PM Basel SBB | 3h52 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96238+ 9570 | 6:21 PM Basel SBB | 3h52 | 10:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
96248+ 2474 | 7:51 PM Basel SBB | 3h47 | 11:38 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Basel SBB to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $54 (€44) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 17:51. The fastest train covers the 257 miles (415 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 257 miles (415 km) |
Average train duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $54 (€44) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:21 AM |
Last train 5:51 PM |
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World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Major art museum in a Beaux-Arts railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out building and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, stairways, viewpoints, and strong visual appeal.
Lively historic neighborhood with elegant mansions, boutiques, small museums, and one of Paris's best walking atmospheres.
Classic Paris garden with fountains, tree-lined paths, statues, and chairs ideal for a relaxed stroll or break.
A classic Paris bistro dish of grilled steak served with crispy fries, prized for its simplicity and found on menus across the capital.
Traditional onion soup gratine with beef stock, bread, and melted cheese, strongly associated with historic Parisian brasseries.
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich, often topped with bchamel, popular in Parisian cafs as a simple comfort food.
A respected traditional French bistro a short walk away, known for carefully prepared regional cuisine and a warm classic dining room.
A landmark brasserie opposite Gare du Nord known for seafood platters, Alsatian dishes, and traditional Parisian atmosphere.
Historic-style bouillon near the station serving classic French dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Paris is pricey for dining and hotels. Budget eats exist, but sit-down meals and coffee near major stations cost more.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up small change or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis can be rounded up; tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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