The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Cheapest price
$143
Average price
$169
Fastest journey
3 h 36 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
403 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport 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 Charles de Gaulle Airport will cost around $169 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $143.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport without transferring at least once.
96228+
54883:11 PM3h56Basel SBB7:07 PMAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV$1431One-way1 transfer
96224+
545412:21 PM3h36Basel SBB3:57 PMAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV$1961One-way1 transfer
96224+
545412:21 PM3h36Basel SBB3:57 PMAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV$1961One-way1 transfer
96228+
54883:11 PM3h56Basel SBB7:07 PMAéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV$1431One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $195 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 0m Average total duration 8h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 1m Average total duration 7h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
A bus is $72 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport costing on average $146 (€118).
A bus is $154 (€124) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport costing on average $228 (€184).
Other travel options to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport take longer:
Flight takes on average 7h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 30m.
The journey is about 1h 36m faster (3h 46m by train vs 5h 22m by car) and roughly $48 (€39) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($146 (€118) vs $195 (€157)). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport trains for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5454+ 96224 | Delayed 12:01 PM 12:21 PMBasel SBB | 3h36 | 3:57 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
9894+ 96228 | On time 3:11 PM Basel SBB | 3h56 | 7:07 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
96224+ 5454 | 12:21 PM Basel SBB | 3h36 | 3:57 PM Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Trains from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $79 (€64) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:13, the last at 14:34. The fastest train covers the 250 miles (403 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 250 miles (403 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 (€64) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 6:13 AM |
Last train 2:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Basel and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from $30 (€24). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV INOUI
TGV
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Trains from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access via Schwarzwaldallee.
- Restaurant Les Gareçons
- Restaurant Bahn Kantine
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 1
- Hotel Alexander
- Hotel Wettstein
- Hotel Balade
- Located in the main hall
- 330 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for trains to Germany
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for regional trains within Switzerland
- Tram: Line 2, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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