Cheapest price
$173
Average price
$246
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 4 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
413 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Paris will cost around $246 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $173.
Of the 24 trains that leave Basel for Paris on Mon, Jul 14, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 413 km distance in an average of 3 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 3 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €138.
Distance: 256 miles (413 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€117 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €307 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 56m Average total duration 8h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() ![]() | 6:15 AM Basel St. Johann | 3h23 | 9:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:34 AM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 9:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 7:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 3h53 | 11:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 11:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:34 AM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 11:38 AM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 9:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 3h53 | 1:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:34 AM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 1:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 11:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 3h53 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:34 PM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 3:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 12:39 PM Basel SBB | 4h03 | 4:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 12:44 PM Basel St. Johann | 3h58 | 4:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 1:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 3h53 | 5:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:34 PM Basel SBB | 3h04 | 5:38 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 3:19 PM Basel SBB | 3h22 | 6:41 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 3:42 PM Basel St. Johann | 4h31 | 8:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | 4:19 PM Basel SBB | 3h54 | 8:13 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 1 transfer | |
![]() ![]() | 5:12 PM Basel St. Johann | 3h30 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:34 PM Basel SBB | 3h08 | 8:42 PM Paris Gare de Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 256 miles (413 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€54) |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 23:13 |
Travel to Paris from Basel from $46 (€37) with Omio’s train partners SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI and SNCF | TGV INOUI! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient trip for you.
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service that operates between France and Switzerland. It is operated by SNCF in France and SBB in Switzerland. The TGV Lyria offers two types of trains: the TGV Duplex and the TGV POS. The TGV Duplex is a double-decker train with a capacity of up to 574 passengers, while the TGV POS is a single-level train with a capacity of up to 468 passengers. Both trains offer comfortable seating, air-conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The TGV Lyria offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort, and Business. Standard tickets are the most economical, while Comfort and Business tickets offer additional benefits such as priority boarding and access to the TGV Lyria Lounge. Onboard facilities include a bar, restaurant, and a selection of newspapers and magazines. Passengers can also enjoy a selection of hot and cold meals, snacks, and drinks. The most popular routes for TGV Lyria are Paris to Geneva, Paris to Lausanne, and Paris to Basel. These routes offer travelers a convenient and comfortable way to travel between France and Switzerland.
Train information from Basel to Paris with SNCF | TGV Lyria:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Basel SBB, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Paris Gare de Lyon, located 1.7 miles (2.7 km) away from the city centre.
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